Associate Settings and Automation Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Energy is hiring an engineer to work with electric utility disciplines on microgrid and renewable energy projects. The role involves applying knowledge of microgrid controls and automation, power systems, renewable energy technologies, power electronics, telecommunications, and Protection & Control design. The engineer will participate in testing, develop project schedules, budgets, drawings, and specifications, coordinate with engineering teams and field crews, and visit project sites to gather information. The posting describes the role as typically suited to a candidate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and less than two years of relevant experience. The position offers technical and non-technical training, interaction with utility clients, leadership opportunities, and mentorship and training opportunities. Occasional field work may involve rough terrain to reach remote project locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Typically less than two years of prior relevant experience.
- Knowledge of microgrids, renewable energy, and power system Protection and Control (P&C).
- Ability to quickly learn and effectively use a variety of client software applications and databases.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- Ability to occasionally perform field work in rough terrain to access remote project locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software.
Responsibilities
- Use familiarity with microgrid control systems and automation technologies, including SCADA systems, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, and RTUs.
- Apply microgrid concepts such as islanding and grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power-flow management.
- Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.
- Apply knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including solar PV systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other DERs.
- Use knowledge of power electronics, including inverters, converters, and other devices used to interface with and control DERs.
- Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and projects.
- Establish project schedules and budgets.
- Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects.
- Coordinate with internal engineering departments, external contractors, and utility construction crews.
- Travel to project sites to collect information about existing conditions.
- Use CAD software, simulation tools, and programming languages for microgrid control systems.
- Apply knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus.
- Use Protection & Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring.
- Use system modeling software such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
