Project Development Engineer; PDE – Data Center Design and Construction

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

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The Project Development Engineer (PDE) serves as a technical resource for the Data Center Solutions team, supporting pre‑sale project scoping, system design, and technical proposal development for mission‑critical electrical infrastructure. The PDE provides engineering and application expertise to align proposed designs with customer intent, applicable codes, and operational requirements.

The PDE focuses on data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure— including medium‑voltage switch gear, low‑voltage distribution, UPS, battery systems, generators, and mechanical integration— ensuring robust, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions. The PDE remains involved post‑award as a system‑level engineering support resource to the project management and implementation teams.

• Develop technical scopes, budgets, and conceptual designs during pre‑sales development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Engineering, Construction Engineer or Outside Engineer of Record, Manufacturing, and Estimating to ensure project alignment.
• Prepare technical narratives, equipment selections, and basis‑of‑design documentation.
• Support customer and consultant engagement, including design review meetings and technical presentations.
• Review specifications, vendor submittals, and drawings for compliance.
• Provide post‑sale technical support to Project Managers and field teams.
• Maintain familiarity with emerging technologies (liquid cooling, modular data centers, microgrids).
• Travel occasionally to client sites and partner facilities.

• 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.
• 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 and related standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, IEC).
• Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) for short circuit, coordination, arc flash.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Passion for contributing to a fast‑paced, high‑growth engineering environment focused on energy resiliency and data center innovation.

• Limited travel required.
• 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.

• Accuracy and completeness of project scopes and estimates.
• Timeliness of deliverables.
• Technical quality of proposals and documentation.
• Collaboration effectiveness with Sales and Project Execution teams.
• Contribution to successful project awards and client satisfaction.

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

Power Secure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

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