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Nextracker Inc. · 1 week ago

Sr. Power Systems Control Engineer

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing solar energy technology, focusing on developing innovative solutions for power systems. As a Sr. Power Systems Control Engineer, you will support the development, testing, and validation of power plant control products, ensuring optimized performance for renewable energy systems.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support in the design, development, testing and commissioning of Nextpower Power Plant Controls technologies for optimized power plant performance for a range of PV with storage systems

Validate and verify control/optimization algorithm performance using controller hardware-in-the-loop to evaluate performance and reliability against certification requirements

Develop and maintain validation tools and simulation models for the purposes of transient analysis, controller testing and rapid prototyping of NX power plant controls

Perform simulation-based stability analysis, interconnection studies as a part of NX power plant controls system integration efforts

Collaborate with cross functional teams, partners/vendors to drive certification of NX Power Plant Controls for certifications across multiple ISO

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive controller firmware and hardware requirements

Create high-quality technical documentation

Qualification

Power system modelingControl techniquesController hardware-in-loopInterconnection studiesSimulation toolsC/C++/Go programmingMatlab CoderOrganizationCommunication

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in power system modeling, analysis and controls with specific focus on renewable applications

Demonstrated proficiency with power system modeling and analysis of renewable energy integration with the grid, fault detection in AC and DC grids, system protection and power quality issues

Deep knowledge of all SISO control techniques for power plant controls

Demonstrated proficiency with power flow models and interconnection studies

Demonstrated proficiency in controller hardware-in-loop tools such as RSCAD, OpalRT etc., for interconnection studies and certification analysis

Demonstrated proficiency in controller code integration into HIL models for the purpose of controller validation

Proficiency with IEEE1547 US grid code and interconnection requirements, including ERCOT, CAISO, IEEE-2800

Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools such as PSCAD, PSEE, RSCCAD, Simscape electrical and basic understanding of PI controls

Willingness to travel (up to 15% of time) throughout US and worldwide and excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with PV + Battery applications

Experience with EMS/PPC and range of inverter products as applied to PV/PV+ Battery applications

Experience in multiple aspects of controller design, such as firmware and hardware

Experience in C/C++/Go programming language

Experience in Matlab Coder/Auto code generation

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Onsite gym and locker room

Yoga classes in our Zen Garden

Snacks, weekly catered lunch, and beverages

Free Electric Vehicle charging stations for employees

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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