Director, AI Load Power Strategy

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About the Role

• We are looking for a Director of AI Load Power Strategy to lead the development of power strategy specific to AI/GPU load profiles for NScale's data center portfolio.
• This leader will own translation of AI/GPU compute growth scenarios into concrete power design and capacity requirements.
• You will lead a team of Staff Engineers delivering AI load power strategy and analysis.

What You'll be Doing (Responsibilities)

• Build and maintain load forecasts based on AI/GPU growth scenarios, translating them into power capacity and design requirements.
• Analyze unique power profiles of AI/GPU workloads (e.g., transient loads, high density) and their implications for infrastructure design.
• Partner with Utility Development and Power Procurement to align load strategy with available capacity.
• Evaluate power supply strategies combining grid supply and on-site/behind-the-meter generation to meet AI/GPU load requirements, balancing reliability, schedule, and cost.
• Provide engineering leadership on power design requirements driven by AI/GPU load characteristics.
• Collaborate with Substation & Grid Engineering on design coordination for high-density loads.
• Support system studies (load flow, short-circuit, reliability) reflecting AI/GPU load profiles.
• Guide integration of generation, UPS, BESS, and microgrid controllers to improve resilience for AI/GPU workloads.
• Lead and develop a team of Staff Engineers supporting AI load power strategy.
• Set technical standards and quality expectations for load analysis and design recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate AI load power strategy and its implications to Development, Operations, and executive leadership.
• Act as the subject matter expert on AI/GPU load and power topics.

About You (Skills / Qualifications)

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8-12+ years of experience in power systems engineering, with exposure to high-density or data center loads.
• Strong technical understanding of load profiles, power quality, and system studies.
• Demonstrated success leading or mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with AI/GPU or HPC data center power design.

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The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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Salary Range

$160,000 - $300,000 USD