MV DC Systems, Technical Lead

The role

The Technical Lead will architect MVDC distribution for gigawatt-scale campuses. This person will own the system EMT model, set protection philosophy, and lead the DC Systems team.

What you will do

• Architect MVDC distribution for gigawatt-scale campuses
• Pick voltage level, topology, and grounding scheme
• Own the system EMT model and run fault and stability analysis
• Set the protection philosophy and own the safety case
• Lead the DC Systems team and define first deliverables
• Hold technical interfaces to the SST and facility electrical teams
• Drive vendor strategy for SSCBs, converters, and DC-rated components

Required qualifications

• 12+ years in power systems or power electronics
• Direct MVDC or HVDC system design experience
• Experience with shipboard MVDC, HVDC converter stations, or grid-scale converter-dominated networks designed end to end
• Knowledge of architecture, grounding, fault behavior, and stability of converter-dominated networks
• Ability to walk a DC fault sequence from initiation to clearing
• Fluency in EMT simulation (PSCAD/EMTDC)
• Experience building defensible safety cases ahead of immature standards
• Experience leading small technical teams
• Work in non-climate-controlled environments including active construction areas, data halls, electrical and mechanical rooms, and outdoor spaces
• Lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds on your own
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend and crouch for long periods
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Nice to have

• SSCB and DC breaker ecosystem knowledge
• Depth in DC grounding and insulation coordination
• Islanded or behind-the-meter system experience
• Standards committee participation

About the company

Fluidstack acquires power, designs and builds data centers, and operates them. They are focused on delivering gigawatt-scale compute infrastructure for AI.