RTDS Engineer

Terabase Energy

RTDS Engineer developing and validating models for utility-scale solar and hybrid projects. Collaborating with engineering teams for Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations and project testing.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating real-time simulation models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid power plants, with a strong focus on power systems and control validation. Proficient in integrating hardware and communication interfaces into simulation environments while ensuring compliance with grid requirements.

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PSCAD Model DevelopmentRTDS/RSCAD SimulationHardware-in-the-Loop SetupPower Systems UnderstandingIndustrial Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

PSCADRSCADRTDSPower System SimulationModel ValidationControl SystemsElectrical One-Line InterpretationTroubleshootingGrid CompliancePlant-Level Controls

Soft Skills

DocumentationCommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Hardware-in-the-LoopPPCEMSSCADARTACRelaysGatewaysNetwork SwitchesFirewallsCommunication Interfaces

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale SolarBESSHybrid Power PlantsInverter-Based ResourcesSubstation AutomationDNP3Modbus TCPIEC 61850OPC UA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and configure project-specific RTDS and RSCAD models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid power plants.
Translate electrical one-lines, control narratives, interconnection requirements, equipment data, and project specifications into real-time simulation models.
Build and validate plant-level models for active power, reactive power, voltage control, frequency response, ramp-rate control, curtailment, and grid support functions.
Develop and maintain reusable RSCAD model libraries, templates, and project standards.
Develop, review, and validate PSCAD models to support project-specific studies, controls validation, and grid compliance requirements.
Support model alignment between PSCAD and RTDS/RSCAD environments.
Work with inverter OEMs, BESS OEMs, and internal engineering teams to validate control behavior and model assumptions.
Set up project-specific Hardware-in-the-Loop environments using RTDS and physical control hardware.
Integrate PPCs, EMS controllers, RTACs, relays, gateways, SCADA servers, network switches, firewalls, and communication interfaces into the HIL environment.
Validate controls performance under normal operating conditions, grid disturbances, curtailment scenarios, plant trips, communication failures, and recovery events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience with PSCAD, RSCAD, RTDS, or real-time power system simulation.
Hands-on experience setting up Hardware-in-the-Loop environments for project-specific validation.
Strong understanding of power systems, inverter-based resources, utility-scale solar, BESS, hybrid plants, and plant-level controls.
Experience developing and validating PSCAD and RSCAD models.
Experience integrating physical controllers, RTACs, relays, gateways, SCADA systems, or network devices into simulation environments.
Familiarity with PPC, EMS, SCADA, inverter controls, substation automation, and plant controller validation.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, OPC UA, or similar protocols.
Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, network diagrams, control narratives, points lists, equipment data sheets, and interconnection requirements.
Strong troubleshooting skills across models, controls, communication networks, and physical hardware.
Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off and holiday policy
Remote flexibility
Flexible time off
Comprehensive benefits package
Career progression
401k match
Stock options
Home office set up allowance
And much more!