
Senior Power System Engineer – Renewable, Data Center Integration
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and support large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other transmission systems
- Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections
- Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for: Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers), PV, wind, and BESS resources
- Support development and integration of: Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs), Master Plant Controllers (MPCs)
- Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for: Large data center projects, Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects
- Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels
- Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop)
- Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders
- Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies
- Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
- 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection
- Strong experience in PSS®E dynamic modeling and analysis
- PSCAD EMT modeling
- ETAP steady-state and protection studies
- Demonstrated experience with large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred)
- ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements
- Generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS)
- Experience developing dynamic PSSE and PSCAD models for large inverter-based resources and electronic loads
- Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections
- Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies
- Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required)
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PSS®E dynamic modelingPSCAD EMT modelingETAP steady-state studiesLoad flow studiesShort circuit analysisProtection coordinationArc-flash studiesReactive power analysisHarmonic studiesEMT studies
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license