• Power Systems Engineer

    Actalent (Richmond, VA)


    Job Title: Power Systems EngineerJob Description

     

    The EPMS Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, and commissioning electrical power monitoring systems for hyperscale data centers. This role involves integrating power quality meters, configuring data acquisition and event logging, validating metering hardware, and supporting installation and testing cycles. The EPMS Engineer ensures accurate monitoring of electrical distribution systems, analyzes power quality data, and integrates EPMS with DCIM platforms for centralized facility management.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and program electrical power monitoring systems for hyperscale data centers.

    + Commission electrical power monitoring systems.

    + Integrate power quality meters and configure data acquisition and event logging.

    + Validate metering hardware, such as CT/PT.

    + Support installation and testing cycles.

    + Ensure accurate monitoring of electrical distribution systems.

    + Analyze power quality data.

    + Integrate EPMS with DCIM platforms for centralized facility management.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).

    + Strong understanding of Modbus/TCP and electrical single-line diagrams.

    + Experience with power quality analysis, including THD, harmonics, and waveform distortion.

    + Project experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.

    + Familiarity with RPP, transformers, wiring, commissioning, and integration testing.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Schneider PME or Eaton PowerXpert.

    Work Environment

    The position allows for remote work with occasional onsite visits to projects in Michigan City, Indiana. All travel and lodging costs will be covered. Initially, more frequent onsite presence will be required, which will decrease as the project progresses. The role offers the opportunity to work independently and contribute to building out the department.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.