Senior Power System Engineer

Date PostedJune 6, 2026LocationRemoteCompanyLeidosSalary$87,100.00 - $157,450.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to specialize in renewable energy and data center integration. This role focuses on transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts. The position requires strong analytical capabilities and hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for utility-scale projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support generation and large load interconnection studies
  • Perform steady-state, short-circuit, and EMT power system modeling
  • Lead Control Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) testing
  • Design and validate solar, wind, and BESS plant controllers
  • Execute EPC HV/MV substation design studies

Required Skills

  • PSCAD/RSCAD EMT modeling
  • RTDS/CHIL testing experience
  • NERC/FERC/ISO regulatory knowledge
  • ETAP and PSS®E proficiency
  • Data center and renewable energy expertise

Job Details

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration with deep expertise in large load and renewable interconnections. This role will support transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts for utility-scale renewable projects and hyperscale data center developments. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience including Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing. Key Responsibilities: - Support large load and generation interconnection studies. - Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections. - Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for large electronic loads, PV, wind, and BESS resources. - Support development and integration of Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) and Master Plant Controllers (MPCs). - Lead RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop). - Support microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels. - Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for large data center projects and utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects. - Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders. - Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies. - Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred). - 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection. - Strong experience in PSCAD/RSCAD EMT modeling. - Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies. - Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop). - Demonstrated experience with large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred) and generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS). - Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements. - Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).