Project Development Engineer (PDE) – Data Center Design and Construction

Overview

Design and engineer data center electrical/mechanical systems supporting pre‑sale to post‑sale phases.

Key Responsibilities

• compliance review
• project alignment
• design review
• technical support
• scope development
• equipment selection

Tasks

-Review specifications, vendor submittals, and drawings for compliance. -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. -Provide post-sale technical support to Project Managers and field teams. -Develop technical scopes, budgets, and conceptual designs during pre-sales development. -Prepare technical narratives, equipment selections, and basis-of-design documentation.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• skm
• etap
• bs engineering
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Extended computer use required. -Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation. -Ability to interpret specifications and drawings to define project scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables. -Collaboration effectiveness with Sales and Project Execution teams. -Technical quality of proposals and documentation. -Maintain familiarity with emerging technologies (liquid cooling, modular data centers, microgrids). -Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred), Revit, or similar design platforms. -Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP tools. -Strong understanding of data center electrical systems including:- Medium-voltage distribution (5–38kV)- Low-voltage switchgear, PDU, and RPP systems - UPS and battery energy storage systems. - Standby generator and paralleling switchgear - Automatic transfer systems and mechanical interfaces -Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) — short circuit, coordination, arc flash. -Ability to work in an office (if located in Raleigh-Durham, NC area) or hybrid environment (if located greater than 100 miles away). -Ability to develop conceptual and schematic design packages (e.g., single-line diagrams, layouts, riser diagrams, PUE/energy models). -Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams. -Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation. -BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline. -5+ years of experience in data center, power generation, or critical infrastructure design, or as an electrical application/development engineer in related industries. -Accuracy and completeness of project scopes and estimates. -Proficiency in NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards relevant to mission-critical environments. -Familiarity with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute tiers, and data center cooling topologies. -Experience with utility coordination, interconnection studies, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N) a plus.

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Benefits

-Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days) -Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account -Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan -Tuition Reimbursement -Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage -Employee Referral Program -Wellness Incentive Programs

About Powersecure, Inc.

-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.

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