Power Staff Engineer

About the role

Nscale is a GPU cloud provider for AI, and its Energy and Power team secures and delivers the power for its AI-optimized data centers. It is looking for a Staff Engineer to give senior-level technical engineering support across Power Supply Agreements, AI Load Power Strategy and Substation and Grid Engineering. This is a remote role; the hiring manager and specific team will be confirmed at the time of hire.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering analysis and design support for the team's focus area, such as power supply agreements, AI/GPU load strategy or substation and grid engineering.
• Support system studies (load flow, short-circuit, reliability) and related technical analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation supporting negotiations, design decisions or strategy recommendations.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Development and Construction on the technical aspects of projects.
• Visit sites as needed for commissioning, troubleshooting and design clarifications.
• Support technical scope development for behind-the-meter, islanded and grid-connected load strategies, including design oversight, constructability reviews, operability assessments and commissioning readiness.
• As applicable, support on-site power generation design (generator sets, electrical topology, protection and controls) and integration with UPS/BESS/microgrid controllers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in power systems engineering, utility engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Preferred: experience supporting data center or large industrial power infrastructure, and exposure to on-site power generation design (reciprocating engines, turbines) or experience with generator OEMs, EPCs or commissioning providers.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting technical requirements, tariffs or system studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce or review one-line diagrams and support system studies.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $130,000-$210,000 USD, with possible bonus, equity and/or commission.
• Possible benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave and retirement plan participation.