Principal Power Generation Architect Engineer

Position Overview:

The Principal Power Generation Architect Engineer is Fleets technical authority for behind-the-meter (BTM) on-site power generation solutions deployed across mega-scale data center campuses. This role owns the reference architecture and Basis of Design (BOD) for generation systems and drives cross-discipline alignment so solutions are safe compliant repeatable and scalable.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have experience and practical expertise in the following:

• Own Fleets BTM generation reference architecture and Basis of Design (BOD) including performance requirements redundancy strategy operability and maintainability.
• Lead design reviews across engineering disciplines EPC partners vendors and customers; ensure alignment to electrical protection schemes and uptime objectives.
• Define architect and standardize major equipment and interfaces (gas engines/turbines/ fuel cells/ battery) balance-of-plant paralleling switchgear MV and LV distribution transformers protection relays controls/telemetry fuel and exhaust systems).
• Lead Power System Planning for Large Loads (75MW>) and coordination studies either in-house or with vendor partners informing key design decisions and overall system performance architecture.
• Define acceptance criteria test plans and commissioning/turnover requirements; support FAT/SAT and field validation through steady-state handoff to Operations.
• Partner with EHS Legal and external specialists on permitting and compliance (e.g. emissions monitoring/reporting environmental controls inspections).
• Establish fleet KPIs and reporting for generation performance (availability forced outage rate MTTR maintenance compliance cost/hour SLA attainment).
• Support vendor governance and technical escalation; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Product Construction Commissioning and Operations to align roadmaps deployment sequencing and site readiness for customer-driven power events.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred.
• 12 years in power generation design/engineering (reciprocating engines and/or gas turbines preferred) including mission-critical or multi-site programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Experience integrating generation assets into data center electrical ecosystems (paralleling protection controls monitoring/alarming)
• Working knowledge of Power Generation and Substation Architectures NERC FERC NEC NFPA 70E IEEE standards relevant to Power Generation and HV/MV Substation design.

Required Traits Expertise and Skills:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.

• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions assess cost structures and identify potential risks ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position build consensus and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks identify vulnerabilities and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety security availability and scale.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust collaboration and long-term partnerships while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking industry insights and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

• Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO or Alexandria VA.
• Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices as well as to meet with Vendors.

Expected Salary Range: $160000- 200000 Salary Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions please contact us at

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