Phaidra is hiring a Senior Data Scientist (Power Systems)

Phaidra is hiring a Senior Data Scientist (Power Systems) to develop AI-powered control systems for industrial automation. You will apply your expertise in electrical systems to build intelligent solutions that enhance the reliability and efficiency of data centers.

What You'll Do

• Develop an electrical system ontology for data centers to organize customer system data for use by AI and LLMs in customer-facing products.
• Create and utilize tools to continuously monitor system telemetry from sensors, smart meters, and facility management systems to detect early signs of equipment degradation.
• Develop and deploy advanced anomaly detection models using machine learning and statistical methods to identify irregularities in power usage, voltage stability, cooling performance, UPS/battery behavior and more.
• Design automated alerting frameworks that trigger real-time notifications for operational teams when abnormal conditions are detected.
• Perform root cause analysis on anomalies and power incidents, correlating data across multiple systems to improve reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with customer operations teams to translate anomaly insights into actionable maintenance and optimization strategies, reducing unplanned downtime and improving PUE.
• Grow the knowledge base about data center electrical systems within Phaidra by openly sharing knowledge and experience.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience specifically in electrical or power systems operations, with a focus on data centers, utilities, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience in electrical engineering, power systems engineering, energy systems, data center operations or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of power quality, load balancing, redundant distribution, harmonics, fault detection, and protective relaying principles.
• Passion for problem solving and using scalable solutions to solve repeat problems.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain complex domain specific concepts to non-domain experts.
• Shares our Company Values: Transparency, Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Ownership, Empathy.

Nice to Have

• Proven experience in analyzing, monitoring and maintaining of electrical distribution systems, including substations, UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, PDUs, and stand-by generator systems.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, BMS, or energy monitoring systems, including sensor integration and data acquisition.
• Demonstrated ability to use machine learning and advanced analytics for predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and anomaly detection in electrical systems.
• Experience with time-series analysis, signal processing, and predictive modeling for power and thermal performance.

Benefits & Compensation

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your work directly shapes the company’s direction.
• Competitive compensation & meaningful equity.
• Outsized responsibilities & professional development.
• Training is foundational; functional, customer immersion, and development training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (exact benefits vary by region).
• Unlimited paid time off, with a required minimum of 20 days per year.
• Paid parental leave (exact benefits vary by region).
• Flexible stipends to support your workspace, well-being, and continued professional development.
• Company MacBook.

Work Mode

This is a 100% remote position open to candidates in the USA, Canada, and the UK.

Phaidra is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Phaidra is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.