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Power Systems Engineer, Microgrids

Electrical EngineerElectrical EngineerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 2016H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 3 moreAll locations: California | Colorado | New York | Texas

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$105K - $195K / year

Seniority

Senior

Postgraduate Degree4 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Power Systems Engineer, Microgrids

Intersect Power

• Apply advanced power system theory, simulation expertise, and engineering judgment to design and validate high-performance microgrid control systems • Partner closely with controls engineers, electrical design teams, external suppliers, and utility operators • Develop fit-for-purpose power system models and validate controller behavior across both normal and contingency conditions • Build and oversee the development of detailed EMT and dynamic models representing various energy assets • Identify and simulate contingency events to confirm system stability and performance • Collaborate with adjacent engineering teams for design understanding and feeding simulation insights • Participate in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing

Job Requirements

  • M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in power systems or control systems
  • 4-8+ years of experience performing EMT and dynamic power system studies for microgrids, islanded systems, or weak-grid environments
  • Hands-on experience with PSCAD or similar EMT tools
  • Familiarity with Simulink or Modelica and real-time simulation methodologies including SIL and HIL
  • Strong understanding of inverter operating modes such as grid-forming, grid-following, and droop control
  • Experience modeling dynamic loads, including large and fast-changing datacenter loads
  • Familiarity with modeling communication delays, control system latencies, protection scheme interactions, and fault ride-through behavior
  • Knowledge of utility interconnection and market requirements, particularly within ERCOT
  • A collaborative, detail-oriented work style

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
  • Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
  • Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
  • Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions
  • Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
  • $150 monthly food stipend
  • $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
  • Pet insurance allowance
  • Full home office setup
  • Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
  • ActiveHero and One Medical

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