GigFinder.ai · 3 weeks ago
Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer
Leidos provides engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning solutions for utilities and energy infrastructure. The company is seeking a Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer to lead and design microgrid and renewable energy projects, including control systems, automation, testing, telecommunications, protection and control, and system modeling. The role is fully remote with travel to offices and client sites as needed.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Utilize familiarity with microgrids' control systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Apply understanding of microgrid concepts, including islanding operation, grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power flow management within a microgrid system
Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing
Demonstrate knowledge of various renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs)
Use experience with power electronics and their application in renewable energy systems and microgrids, including inverters, converters, and other power electronic devices to interface and control DERs
Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and telecommunication projects
Establish project schedules and budgets
Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects
Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external contractors, and utility construction crews
Travel to project sites to collect information on existing conditions
Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software for electrical system design, simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming languages commonly used in microgrid control systems
Apply knowledge of commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.)
Utilize experience with Protection & Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc
Use experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.)
Employ experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software preferred
Qualification
Required
This opportunity can be fully remote . Must be willing to travel to the office or client sites as needed
Utilize familiarity with microgrids' control systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Apply understanding of microgrid concepts, including islanding operation, grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power flow management within a microgrid system
Demonstrate knowledge of various renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs)
Use experience with power electronics and their application in renewable energy systems and microgrids, including inverters, converters, and other power electronic devices to interface and control DERs
Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software for electrical system design, simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming languages commonly used in microgrid control systems
Apply knowledge of commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.)
Utilize experience with Protection & Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc
Use experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with four to eight plus years of related microgrid experience
Strong knowledge of microgrid and renewable energies
Protection and control of power system experience
Capability to learn a variety of client software packages and databases
Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook)
Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting
Ability to support field work occasionally in rough terrain in order to access remote project locations
Valid US driver license and able to lift 20 pounds
Preferred
Employ experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software preferred
Fundamentals of Engineering certification
Masters degree in a related field
Benefits
This opportunity can be fully remote.
Opportunities for both technical and non-technical training.
Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
Leadership Opportunities.
Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.
Company
GigFinder.ai
AI job matching platform for jobs and contract work.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase