Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an Electrical Grid Resilience Engineer to join the to join the Advanced Modeling and Simulation Group to d evelop, implement, and validate Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) models for grid systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field with 7-9 years of relevant experience
• MS + 6-8 yrs; PhD + 5-7 yrs of relevant experience will also be considered.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced dynamic and transient analysis of power and energy systems.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing on Distributed Real-Time Simulation (DRTS) platforms to validate control strategies and system behaviors.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of control algorithms for grid stability, fault ride-through, and operational resilience.
• Designing and implementing systems for power generation, transmission, and distribution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conducting reliability analysis and upgrading power system equipment to enhance efficiency and resilience.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize power system performance and response to sudden fluctuations.
• Integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids and ensuring sustainable practices.
• Ensuring and maintaining through analyses the integrity of electrical systems and ensuring a reliable power supply for various applications.

What This Job Offers

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