Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Senior Power Quality Engineer to serve as the owner's engineer for power quality, dynamic load interaction, and power system performance across large-scale behind-the-meter power generation projects supporting hyperscale data centers.
This individual will not be performing detailed design work. Instead, they will lead technical oversight of external engineering firms, OEMs, and consultants to ensure power systems are designed, studied, and commissioned correctly while protecting generation assets and maintaining compliance with utility and interconnection requirements.
The ideal candidate has experience reviewing and challenging power system studies, working with generation assets and utility-scale electrical systems, and serving as an owner's representative during design, procurement, and commissioning.
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesServe as the owner's engineer for power quality and electrical performance across hyperscale data center power projectsDirect and oversee external engineering firms, OEMs, and consultants performing power system studies and design workReview and validate power system analyses including:
Harmonic studiesLoad flow studiesShort circuit studiesProtective relay coordination studiesArc flash studiesDynamic stability studiesEvaluate interactions between gas turbine generation systems, large data center loads, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)Review studies related to:
Power qualityVoltage stabilityFault ride-throughHarmonicsSub-synchronous torsional interaction (SSTI)Forced power oscillationsEnsure compliance with IEEE standards, utility requirements, and interconnection requirementsValidate BESS sizing, inverter specifications, and mitigation strategies supporting power quality and system stabilityCoordinate with utilities, ISOs, OEMs, customers, and engineering partners throughout design and commissioningSupport commissioning activities and field validation of power quality performance Skills and Requirements Must Have QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering5+ years of experience in power systems, power quality, utility engineering, generation engineering, or related electrical engineering disciplinesExperience reviewing and validating power system studies created by engineering firms or consultantsExperience using or reviewing outputs from
ETAP, PSS
®E, PSCAD, SKM, or similar power system modeling toolsStrong understanding of:
Power qualityHarmonicsLoad flow analysisShort circuit analysisProtective relayingUtility interconnectionsExperience working with utilities, generation assets, large industrial facilities, data centers, or transmission/distribution systemsAbility to lead technical discussions and challenge third-party engineering recommendationsPreferred QualificationsOwner's engineer or owner's representative experienceExperience with behind-the-meter generation systemsExperience supporting hyperscale or AI data center projectsExperience with battery energy storage systems (BESS)Knowledge of sub-synchronous torsional interaction (SSTI) and forced power oscillation studiesExperience with ERCOT or other ISO/RTO interconnection processesMicrogrid or islanded power system experienceField commissioning or power quality testing experienceMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power SystemsProfessional Engineer (PE) license We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.