Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Engineer

Oracle

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$120,100–$251,600 / yr
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51 days ago

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TL;DR · Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Engineer

As a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in power generation for hyperscale AI data centers, you will lead the technical strategy and execution of end-to-end power architecture, including utility interconnection, on-site generation, battery energy storage systems, and long-term technology roadmaps. You will serve as an executive advisor for multi-megawatt to gigawatt-scale power systems, translating complex compute requirements into cost-effective and resilient solutions while driving standardization and risk reduction across a global portfolio. Key responsibilities include leading due diligence on emerging technologies, defining reference architectures, conducting system-level trade studies, setting long-term architectural strategies, and establishing performance benchmarks. This role requires extensive experience in high-voltage power systems, mission-critical facility design, and transient analysis for grid-connected generation, with a preference for expertise in utility interconnection strategy and professional engineering credentials.

What you'll do

  • Lead due diligence and adoption of emerging power generation technologies with technical and financial justification.
  • Define global reference architecture for grid-connected and hybrid on-site generation models in data centers.
  • Conduct system-level trade studies to ensure reliability and efficient fault response in power systems.
  • Set long-term architectural strategy and standardization approach for data center power plants.
  • Establish performance benchmarks and analytics frameworks to improve plant efficiency and uptime.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in high-voltage power systems and on-site generation
  • Extensive background in designing and delivering mission-critical facilities
  • Expertise in transient analysis for grid-connected generation and microgrids
  • Proven track record with large-scale electrical infrastructure projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, power, or related engineering discipline
  • Experience with utility interconnection strategy and coordination with AHJs
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

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