Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to join a diverse, fast-paced organization. The role works with other electric utility disciplines and contributes to leading and designing microgrid and renewable energy projects. The engineer applies expertise in microgrid controls, automation, renewable energy technologies, power electronics, telecommunications, protection and control, system modeling, and communications protocols. Work also includes developing project schedules, budgets, drawings, and specifications; coordinating with engineering teams, contractors, and utility construction crews; and visiting project sites to document existing conditions. The position may require field work in rough terrain to access remote project locations. The role includes technical and non-technical training, interaction with utility clients, leadership opportunities, and mentorship and training opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Four to eight or more years of related microgrid experience.
- Strong knowledge of microgrids and renewable energy.
- Power system Protection and Control (P&C) experience.
- 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.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
- Master’s degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Apply familiarity with microgrid control systems and automation technologies, including SCADA systems, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, and RTUs.
- Apply understanding of microgrid concepts, including 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 in renewable energy systems and microgrids, 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 on existing conditions.
- Use CAD software, simulation tools, and programming languages used in microgrid control systems.
- Apply knowledge of communication protocols such as DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus.
- Apply 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.
Benefits
- Technical and non-technical training.
- Interface with utility clients.
- Leadership opportunities.
- Mentorship and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
