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. Job Data by YubHub .