Principal Engineer, Energy Solutions

Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. Tract Capital has introduced two digital infrastructure strategies. The first is a horizontal powered land strategy focused on creating master planned data center campuses called Tract. The second is the mega-campus vertical development strategy called Fleet Data Centers. Senior Process Engineer builds and owns our process safety and process design standards for behind-the-meter (BTM) power solutions. This role defines process strategy and facilitates hazard/risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) to ensure safe, compliant, and repeatable deployment and operations of fuel and generation-related processes across campuses. How will you make a difference? Develop and own process design standards and methodologies for BTM solutions, including Reciprocating Gas Engine (RICE), Turbine design, Fuel Cell design, and fuel-gas supply, pressure regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, ventilation, and cooling interfaces as applicable, including documentation requirements, design basis, and review workflows. Plan and facilitate process hazard analyses (HAZOP, HAZID, What-If) and layers of protection analysis (LOPA) for generation-adjacent processes (fuel handling, exhaust/emissions systems, ancillary skids). Partner with engineering disciplines to ensure hazards are addressed through design features, safeguards, alarms, interlocks, and procedures. Define risk acceptance criteria and ensure mitigation actions are tracked to closure across project phases. Support permitting and regulatory interfaces by ensuring process documentation and monitoring approaches are well defined and auditable. Develop operating and emergency response expectations for abnormal events; partner with Operations to embed these into runbooks and drills. Support management of change (MOC) practices for process-impacting changes in design, controls, or operating strategy. Capture and share lessons learned across the portfolio to continuously strengthen safety and reliability standards. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. 7+ years in industrial controls/OT engineering, SCADA integration, or mission-critical controls for generation/power systems. Required Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in process safety and process hazard analysis , including hands‑on experience planning and facilitating HAZOP, HAZID, What‑If, and LOPA . Experience developing and owning process design standards, methodologies, and documentation (design basis, P&IDs, calculations, review workflows) for behind-the‑meter (BTM) power solutions . Direct experience with fuel‑handling and generation‑adjacent systems , such as reciprocating gas engines (RICE), turbines, fuel cells, fuel‑gas supply, pressure regulation, metering, filtration, exhaust, ventilation, and cooling interfaces . Strong understanding of risk assessment, risk acceptance criteria, and Management of Change (MOC) , with a track record of driving mitigation actions to closure across project phases. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams to embed safeguards, alarms, interlocks, and procedures into design and operations, and to translate complex process safety concepts into clear requirements, runbooks, and training materials. Preferred Qualifications Experience with generation controls, paralleling/synchronizing systems, and integration with protection relays and switchgear. Experience implementing OT security best practices (IEC 62443 concepts, secure remote access, network hardening). Familiarity with common industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA) and time synchronization practices. Experience supporting 24/7 operations environments and incident response workflows. Required Traits 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 one's 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 offices as well as to meet with Vendors. Expected Salary Range : $120,000 - $150,000 Salary + Bonus Tract Capital Employment Tract Capital 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. Tract Capital 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tract Capital