Project Development Engineer – Electrical Design, Power Distribution
PowerSecure, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • South Carolina • United States
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About the role
- The Project Development Engineer (PDE) serves as a technical resource for the Data Center Solutions team, supporting pre-sale project scoping, system design, and technical proposal development for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
- The PDE provides engineering and application expertise to align proposed designs with customer intent, applicable codes, and operational requirements.
- This role focuses on data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure — including medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage distribution, UPS, battery systems, generators, and mechanical integration — ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
- The PDE remains involved post-award as a system-level engineering support resource to the project management and implementation teams.
- Our team thrives in a collaborative and learning-focused environment. We believe in hiring individuals with strong foundations and a desire to grow — offering mentorship, shared expertise, and support to help each team member reach their full potential.
- Many of our engineers cite this supportive culture and commitment to learning as one of the best parts of working here.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in data center, power generation, or critical infrastructure design, or as an electrical application/development engineer in related industries.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred), Revit, or similar design platforms.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP tools.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to develop conceptual and schematic design packages (e.g., single-line diagrams, layouts, riser diagrams, PUE/energy models).
- Strong understanding of data center electrical systems including:
- - Medium-voltage distribution (5–38kV)
- - Low-voltage switchgear, PDU, and RPP systems
- - UPS and battery energy storage systems.
- - Standby generator and paralleling switchgear
- - Automatic transfer systems and mechanical interfaces.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute tiers, and data center cooling topologies.
- Proficiency in NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards relevant to mission-critical environments.
- Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) — short circuit, coordination, arc flash.
- Ability to interpret specifications and drawings to define project scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables.
- Experience with utility coordination, interconnection studies, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N) a plus.
- Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Passion for contributing to a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment focused on energy resiliency and data center innovation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringData Center DesignPower GenerationMedium-voltage DistributionLow-voltage SwitchgearUPS SystemsBattery Energy Storage SystemsPower System StudiesCost Estimation
Soft Skills
Strategic ThinkingAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailProcess OrientationCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationMentorshipAdaptabilityProblem Solving