Leidos

Lead Microgrid Engineer – Energy Storage, Generation Applications

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide resilient and adaptable power system solutions that utilize all resource types
  • Understand client goals and constraints to provide effective leadership on solutions
  • Work with switchgear, battery, inverter, generator, and other DER manufacturers
  • Coordinate with various interconnected utilities and complete interconnection applications
  • Manage engineering subconsultants and construction partners
  • Represent client interests during development, design review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and interconnection
  • Lead technical reviews of EPC and OEM deliverables

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program
  • A minimum of eight years’ experience in the design and construction of distribution/generation/storage projects
  • Demonstrated experience providing Owner’s Engineering services for PV and/or other power generation projects across multiple clients
  • Design experience from Distribution, Substation Protection & Control (P&C), or Substation Physical
  • Solid awareness of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEEE 1547, IEEE 386)
  • Ability to create and guide others in the creation of relevant drawings including One Line Diagrams, Electrical Plans/Elevations, AC/DC Schematics, etc.
  • Familiarity with factory acceptance tests and on-site commissioning of power systems
  • Thorough technical understanding of DER technologies including storage (e.g., VRFB), micro nuclear reactors (MNRs), solar generation, and conventional engine/turbine generators
  • Familiarity with challenges in the microgrid environment including effective grounding, synchronization, distributed control, and remedial action schemes
  • Familiarity with various regulatory frameworks for DER interconnections (e.g., CPUC Rule 21)
  • Experience in submitting interconnection applications, and reviewing Utility studies
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical engineeringdesign and constructionOwner’s Engineering servicesDistribution designSubstation Protection & ControlSubstation Physical designDER technologiesOne Line DiagramsElectrical PlansAC/DC Schematics
Soft Skills
leadershipclient managementcoordinationtechnical reviewcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering