Project Development Engineer (PDE) – Data Center Solutions
Powersecure, Inc.
Technical engineer for data center electrical design and project development
26 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Durham, NC
Onsite
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Solutions
Utility Services
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Infrastructure
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Distributed Energy Infrastructure
Solar Energy
Fuel Cells
Energy Storage
Microgrid Solutions
Governmental
Institutional
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
compliance review
technical support
design documentation
project coordination
client engagement
scope development
- Review specifications, vendor submittals, and drawings for compliance.
- Provide post-sale technical support to Project Managers and field teams.
- Prepare technical narratives, equipment selections, and basis-of-design documentation.
- Collaborate with Sales, Product Engineering, Construction Engineer or Outside Engineer of Record, Manufacturing, and Estimating to ensure project alignment.
- Support customer and consultant engagement, including design review meetings and technical presentations.
- Develop technical scopes, budgets, and conceptual designs during pre-sales development.
What you bring
autocad
revit
skm
nec
bs engineering
5+ years
- Familiarity with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute tiers, and data center cooling topologies.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
- Ability to work in an office (if located in Raleigh-Durham, NC area) or hybrid environment (if located greater than 100 miles away).
- Extended computer use required.
- Ability to interpret specifications and drawings to define project scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables.
- Experience with utility coordination, interconnection studies, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N) a plus.
- BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation.
- Ability to develop conceptual and schematic design packages (e.g., single-line diagrams, layouts, riser diagrams, PUE/energy models).
- Accuracy and completeness of project scopes and estimates.
- Strong understanding of data center electrical systems including:
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP tools.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred), Revit, or similar design platforms.
- Maintain familiarity with emerging technologies (liquid cooling, modular data centers, microgrids).
- Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) — short circuit, coordination, arc flash.
- Technical quality of proposals and documentation.
- Low-voltage switchgear, PDU, and RPP systems
- 5+ years of experience in data center, power generation, or critical infrastructure design, or as an electrical application/development engineer in related industries.
- Proficiency in NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards relevant to mission-critical environments.
- Collaboration effectiveness with Sales and Project Execution teams.
- Standby generator and paralleling switchgear
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
- Medium-voltage distribution (5–38kV)
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
- Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
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Company
Overview
- Founded to deliver cutting-edge energy solutions across utility and infrastructure projects.
- Delivers tailored power solutions for industries such as utilities, energy, and infrastructure.
- Projects include energy generation, distribution, and industrial energy management.
- Specializes in scalable solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
- Highly experienced in integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into power grids.
- Notable for innovation in microgrid technology and distributed energy resources.
- Works closely with government and private sectors to support large-scale infrastructure projects.
Over 2 GW
Microgrid Capacity
Installed and managed over 2 gigawatts of microgrid infrastructure to provide reliable energy solutions.
$900M+
Energy Efficiency
Completed over $900 million in energy efficiency upgrades to enhance operational sustainability.
- Provides comprehensive energy solutions under fixed-price models through full-facility, lifecycle approaches.
- Offers nationwide storm response and recovery services with continuous monitoring and rapid deployment capabilities.
- Provides 24/7 energy monitoring and optimization through the PowerControl framework.
75% GHG reduction
Renewable Diesel Emissions
Renewable diesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% compared to fossil diesel.
51% fewer emissions
RNG Impact
Renewable natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 51%.
21× methane potency
Methane Emissions
Methane is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide if released into the atmosphere.
100% renewable fuel
Durham Campus Microgrid
The Durham campus microgrid initiative uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for 100% renewable fuel starting August 29, 2024.
- PowerBlock systems compatible with renewable diesel and renewable natural gas (RNG) since Aug 2021
- Supported net-zero PGA TOUR Championship Aug 26, 2022 by powering onsite generation with renewable fuel
- Installed EPA Tier 4 Final ultra-low emissions backup generators at Edged Energy’s Atlanta data center Jan 13, 2025
- The company has not publicly disclosed its DEI strategy or gender-related statistics on its website or LinkedIn.
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