Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to join their diverse and fast-paced organisation. As a core team member, you will interact with other electric utility disciplines, leading and designing microgrid and renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise familiarity with microgrid control systems and automation technologies, such as SCADA systems, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, and 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 FAT and SAT.
• Perform HIL testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various 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.
• Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and projects.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.
• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects.
• Coordinate with 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 utilised communication protocols.
• Utilise experience with Protection & Control design concepts.
• Use experience with commonly utilised system modeling software programs.
• Employ experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Typically less than two years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of microgrids, renewable energy, and power system Protection and Control (P&C) experience.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use a variety of client software applications and databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Ability to occasionally perform field work in rough terrain.

Benefits:

• Technical and non-technical training.
• Interface with utility clients.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Mentorship and training Opportunities.