Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer

Description

Leidos Energy, Infrastructure, and Automation operation helps solve utilities' complex challenges through full life-cycle, performance-based solutions. Services include engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning for electric power substations, transmission and distribution lines, protection and controls design, and electrification programs. We work with more than 75 investor-owned utilities and more than 100 municipals/cooperatives across the country, and a growing number of private developers.

We are seeking a Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. This core team member will interact with other electric utility disciplines, leading and designing microgrid and renewable energy projects.

Location:

FULLY REMOTE for the ideal candidate or HYBRID (two to four days per week in Framingham, MA). Must be willing to travel to the office or client sites as needed.

• Utilize familiarity with microgrids' control systems and automation technologies, such as SCADA systems, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, 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 Tests (SAT).
• Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy technologies such as solar PV systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other 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).

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 4–8+ 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting.
• Ability to support field work occasionally in rough terrain to access remote project locations.
• Valid US driver license and able to lift 20 pounds.

• Fundamentals of Engineering certification.
• Master's degree in a related field.

• Opportunities for both technical and non-technical training.
• Interface with utility clients.
• Technical and non-technical training opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team.

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Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.