Electro-magnetic transient; EMT) modeling, laboratory verification, and stability analysis

Electro-magnetic transient (EMT) modeling, laboratory verification, and stability analysis for power systems Researcher

Location:

Golden, Colorado. Position Type:
Regular. Hours per week: 40.

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leading energy systems research laboratory. This role is part of the Integrated Devices and Systems (IDS) Group of the Power Systems and Engineering Center (PSEC).

• Develop high‑fidelity EMT models for inverter‑based resources (IBRs) such as advanced pumped storage hydro, data center, grid‑forming/grid‑following inverters, etc., for large‑scale power grid studies.
• Design ride‑through controls of IBRs and implement and validate models in EMT simulation environments such as PSCAD, RTDS, or ParaEMT.
• Contribute to the development of advanced simulation tools, platforms, and testbeds for large‑scale EMT analysis.
• Conduct large‑scale transient analysis (small‑signal stability, transient stability, voltage stability) for high‑I ‑dominated systems.
• Lead laboratory experiments to validate models and equipment, inform model development and answer critical questions about integrated operation of complete systems.
• Support development of AI‑assisted tools for grid stability monitoring, scenario generation, and digital twin applications.
• Support large‑scale power system studies using commercial tools (PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD) or open‑source tools (ParaEMT, ANDES).
• Support interconnection studies, grid impact assessments, and compliance studies.
• Prepare results in reports and presentations.
• Write and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports.

• For Researcher II:
  Relevant PhD, or relevant Master’s degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years experience.
• For Researcher III:
  Relevant PhD, or relevant Master’s degree with 3+ years experience, or relevant Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience.
• Broad understanding of engineering technical procedures, principles, theories, and concepts.
• Leadership experience in team, task, or project lead responsibilities.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the Q/TS/SCI level. A polygraph may be required.
• U.S. citizenship; at least 18 years of age.
• Relevant in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• Solid background in power systems dynamics and modeling including load flow, short‑circuit, and contingency analysis.
• Experience with power system simulation tools in EMT environment (PSCAD, RTDS, OPAL‑RT, ParaEMT, etc.).
• Strong understanding of inverter‑based resource (I ) modeling and integration challenges, and power system stability concepts.

• Hands‑on modeling experience with EMT simulation tools (PSCAD, RSCAD, OPAL‑RT, EMTP etc.).
• Strong understanding of small‑signal, transient, and voltage stability.
• Experience with EMT modeling of IBRs such as data centers, advanced pumped‑storage hydro, batteries, wind and solar, grid‑forming inverters.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of inverter‑based resources (IBRs) and stability analysis of high‑I ‑dominated power systems.
• Hands‑on experience with data center modeling a plus.
• Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages.
• Experience developing automated tools for accelerating contingency analysis.
• At least one paper on inverter stability/modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent written & verbal communication.
• Interest in AI/ML applications for power system modeling and analysis.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Pension…