Modeling and Simulation Product Development Engineer; EE

Overview

Modeling and Simulation Product Development Engineer (EE25103) – Houston, TX. Develop and validate models and simulations of inverter-based resources, focusing on solar and battery systems. Ensure that products meet interconnection requirements and perform optimally in real-world applications.

• Identify new technologies that address present client needs or create demand through significant performance improvements, providing direct benefit to clients to differentiate the Company from competitors
• Evaluate feasibility, cost, and benefits of incorporating new technologies in the Company's systems and products
• Incorporate selected technologies into the Company's power products in cooperation with Company, parent company, and third-party development teams
• Define modifications to existing tools, and features of new tools, to support engineering and commissioning of products with selected technologies
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and productive communication with the parent company to facilitate cooperation and coordination in design and development planning and project execution
• Provide technical consulting, coaching, and training to group company engineering and commissioning personnel to transfer knowledge of Company processes and product solutions for successful project execution
• Provide technical support to the business unit sales team in technical presentations, proposal reviews, and advice as assigned
• Develop electromagnetic transient and positive sequence models and simulations of inverter-based resources
• Conduct validation testing to ensure models accurately reflect actual product response
• Conduct simulation studies to verify products meet interconnection requirements
• Develop simulations of utility-scale renewable energy power plants including high penetration scenarios
• Identify new interconnection requirements and develop specifications for product design
• Provide technical support to the engineering and technical services team
• Provide recommendations for changes to applications of products at sites by collecting and analyzing field data as requested

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Provide best possible advice and notice if work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as directed
• Exemplify Company Core Values:
  Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on power systems or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years of experience in modeling and simulations using PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF in an industrial or research setting
• Demonstrated software programming skills using C++, Fortan or modeling languages
• Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 20% of the time, often with limited notice

• Master's or PhD in electrical engineering with a concentration in controls, modeling and simulation of electrical systems
• Knowledge of interconnection requirements and standards such as IEEE 2030.2, IEEE 1547, NOGRR 245
• Experience with power electronics-based power conversion technology and applications
• Experience in power electronics-based New Product Development

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Employment type:

Full-time | Seniority level:
Entry level | Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology | Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet