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# Principal Electrical Engineer - MV AI UPS Data Centers & Storage

- **Company:** ON ENERGY STORAGE, INC.
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Data Centers, Data Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Integration, Visual Studio Online, Jupyter Notebook, Computer Network Operations, Data Storage Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, PSCAD Simulation Software
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-electrical-engineer-mv-ai-ups-data-centers-storage-tysons-corner-va--5bb6a502-5814-4334-9ee8-9c81ecf755c1

## About the Role

* 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a focus on battery systems, BESS vendor evaluation, inverter/PCS performance validation, and EMS or Plant Controller integration.
 * Battery, PCS & Controls Expertise: Deep knowledge of battery sizing, lifecycle modeling, controls strategy validation, and BESS vendor model review in utility-scale energy storage environments including experience with PSCAD and MATLAB.
 * Systems Integration: Proven ability to lead EMS and Plant Controller integration efforts, including SCADA configuration and operational optimization for BESS deployments.
 * Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of Python, VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, and Git for engineering analysis and operational analytics.
 * Communication: Ability to coordinate effectively with EMS vendors, controls engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and optimized energy storage solutions.

## Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer- MV AI UPS Data Centers & Storage you will provide technical leadership for the design, validation, and optimization of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects supporting next-generation data center and grid applications. Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer, you will lead battery sizing, evaluate BESS technologies, validate inverter/PCS performance, and drive the integration of EMS, Plant Controllers, and SCADA systems to ensure reliable, high-performing energy storage solutions. This is a highly collaborative role that combines advanced engineering analysis, controls expertise, and operational optimization to shape the future of large-scale energy infrastructure., * Battery sizing and lifecycle modeling

 * BESS vendor model review and validation
 * EMS and Plant Controller integration
 * Controls strategy validation
 * Inverter/PCS modeling experience
 * SCADA and operational analytics
 * Python, VS Code, Jupyter Notebooks, Git