Associate Settings and Automation Engineer

Leidos • Framingham, MA

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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 control systems, automation technologies, renewable energy resources, power electronics, protection and control design, telecommunications systems, and utility engineering. The position includes project planning and engineering, testing, design documentation, coordination with internal and external teams, and occasional travel to project sites.

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

• Work with microgrid control systems and automation technologies, including SCADA, 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.
• Work with renewable energy technologies, including solar PV, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed energy resources.
• Apply power electronics in renewable energy systems and microgrids, including inverters, converters, and other devices used to interface with and control DERs.
• Perform planning and engineering for 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 and Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring.
• Use system modeling software such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level