Power Systems Engineer

altentechnologyusa

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Pittsburgh · United States

Posted Feb 23, 2026

Full-time
Energy

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Support customers in the design, optimization, and management of electrical infrastructures
Analyze and improve network performance, reliability, and energy efficiency
Perform cable design, network sizing, and system modeling
Conduct network simulations and short-circuit studies
Provide both technical and cost-related assessments of electrical systems
Deliver actionable recommendations for infrastructure optimization and long-term sustainability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions

Required Qualifications

Proven experience with applied electrical networks in complex environments such as:
Data centers
Semiconductor fabrication facilities
Airports
Metro systems
Industrial sites
Strong expertise in:
Cable design
Network sizing and modeling
Network simulation
Short-circuit analysis
Ability to evaluate both technical performance and financial implications of infrastructure decisions
Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
Proficiency with Matlab / Simulink

Preferred Skills

Experience in energy optimization and sustainability initiatives
Background in power systems engineering or electrical infrastructure consulting
Familiarity with industry standards and grid compliance requirements

Salary Range: $90,000-100,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.