Principal power systems architect
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - Hitachi in Varese
Overview
As Principal Power Systems Architect, you will own the end-to-end electrical design of hyperscale data centers, from HV grid connection to rack power, acting as the technical authority. You will challenge existing electrification approaches and make defensible design decisions under uncertainty, collaborating with utilities, EPCs, and vendors. You’ll drive coherent multi-domain architectures, sign off on major studies, and mentor a specialist team across five domains.
This role combines advanced power systems with data center infrastructure to enable scalable, reliable AI data centers.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentives
- Well-being and care
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Flexible work options
- Benefits that support financial security
Responsabilità
- Own the overall electrical architecture for large-scale AI data centers from HV grid to rack power
- Define study scope and direct work across five specialist domains: steady-state planning, dynamic studies, insulation coordination, protection/RAMS, and MV/LV design
- Lead grid connection strategy including TSO engagement, grid code compliance, and HV connections above 100 MW
- Sign off on major study deliverables and design work
- Drive system-level equipment specification (HV/MV transformers, reactive compensation,
BESS, power electronics, UPS)
- Interface with TSOs, DSOs, grid codes, EPCs, independent engineers, and OEMs
- Identify and manage technical risk across the full project lifecycle and across electrical, civil, cooling, and IT interfaces
- Mentor and develop the specialist engineering team across all five domains
Requisiti fondamentali
- M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with focus on power systems
- Minimum 15 years of relevant industrial experience across at least three of the five domains
- Experience with HV grid connections in an IEC regulatory context and direct TSO engagement
- Familiarity with IEC standards (60909, 60071, 61936, 61850, 62271)
- Hands-on experience with at least two major RMS/EMT simulation platforms (PowerFactory, PSS/E, PS-CAD)
- Experience with DCS/SCADA integration and plant-level energy management (IEC 61850, 61968/61970)
- Fluent in English; additional regional language advantageous
- leadership and mentoring
- strong stakeholder management
- cross-functional collaboration
- HV/MV transformer design and selection
- grid integration and grid code compliance (EU)
- RMS/EMT power system simulation (PowerFactory, PSS/E, PS-CAD)