Principal Systems Studies Engineer - Data Centers

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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.

Power 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.

Education

• 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, Power World, 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…