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Position: Principal Systems Studies Engineer – Data Centers | Power Systems Engineering Division (PSED)
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a highly skilled
Principal Systems Studies Engineer to support the rapidly growing data center market through advanced power systems consulting and engineering services. We are seeking a power systems expert with experience performing complex studies for utility, industrial, mission-critical, or data center environments who can provide technical leadership, deliver high-quality consulting services, and help customers navigate increasingly complex power system challenges.
What You'll DoPower Systems Studies & Consulting
- Lead and perform power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, transient stability, grounding, harmonics, and interconnection studies.
- Support data center customers with power system planning, reliability assessments, and grid integration challenges.
- Analyze transmission, distribution, generation, energy storage, and converter-based resources to support critical facility operations.
- Provide technical recommendations that improve system performance, reliability, and resiliency.
Project Leadership & Customer Engagement
- Lead consulting engagements from proposal development through project execution and delivery.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for data center developers, utilities, engineering firms, and large energy users.
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and study results to customers and stakeholders.
- Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities and maintaining customer relationships.
Modeling, Simulation & Innovation
- Develop and maintain system models using industry-leading power system analysis tools.
- Utilize programming and automation tools to improve engineering workflows and study capabilities.
- Support renewable energy, battery energy storage, grid modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure initiatives.
- Contribute to industry research, technical papers, and thought leadership activities.
Technical Leadership
- Mentor engineers and provide guidance on study methodologies, software tools, and technical best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across PSED.
- Stay current on emerging technologies, utility requirements, industry standards, and regulatory developments.
What You BringEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems or a related technical discipline.
Experience
- Experience performing advanced power systems studies within consulting, utility planning, engineering services, or related industries.
- Experience supporting large industrial, utility, renewable energy, mission-critical, or data center projects.
- Experience leading technical projects and interacting directly with customers and stakeholders.
Skills and Expertise
- Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution system analysis.
- Experience with tools such as PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, PSCAD, EMTP, ASPEN, CYME, ETAP, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of data center electrical infrastructure, utility interconnections, power quality, and reliability requirements.
- Strong analytical, technical writing, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for engineering analysis and automation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.
- Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable integration, and grid modernization initiatives.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Active participation in IEEE, CIGRE, or other industry organizations.
Why MEPPI? - Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
- Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
- Employee Perks: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and 24/7 fitness center access.
At MEPPI, you'll help shape the future of critical digital infrastructure by solving complex power system challenges for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we combine global expertise with local execution to deliver innovative solutions that improve reliability, resiliency, and operational performance.
If you're ready to apply your power systems expertise to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Notice to Agencies and Search FirmsMEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI.
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,805 and $161,582 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in additional compensation and benefit plans, including incentive, medical, financial, and/or other benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits), will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary, as well as any other compensation program, at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or department performance, and market factors.
