RTDS Engineer

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 514,138 - 624,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Stock options

401k match

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Remotedxb is seeking an experienced real-time power systems engineer to develop and validate HIL models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid plants. You will configure RTDS/RSCAD models, translate interconnection requirements, and build plant-wide simulations for power and grid support.

The role requires hands-on HIL setup with RTDS hardware, integration of controllers and SCADA into simulation environments, and rigorous test plans to ensure robust operation under field conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with PSCAD, RSCAD, RTDS, or real-time power system simulation.
• Hands-on experience setting up Hardware-in-the-Loop environments.
• Strong understanding of power systems, inverter-based resources, and utility-scale solar/BESS.
• Experience integrating physical controllers, RTACs, relays, or SCADA systems into simulation environments.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, or OPC UA.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across models, controls, and communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure project-specific RTDS and RSCAD models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid plants.
• Translate electrical one-lines, control narratives, and interconnection requirements into real-time models.
• Build and validate plant-level models for power, voltage control, and grid support functions.
• Set up Hardware-in-the-Loop environments using RTDS and physical control hardware.
• Integrate PPCs, EMS controllers, RTACs, relays, and SCADA servers into HIL environments.
• Develop and execute HIL test plans, procedures, and validation reports.
• Troubleshoot model, controller, communication, and network issues during testing.
• Replicate field issues in the HIL environment to support root-cause analysis.

Skills

PSCAD

RSCAD

RTDS

Hardware-in-the-Loop

Power Systems

Inverter-based resources

SCADA integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Tools

OPAL-RT

Typhoon HIL

Speedgoat

RTDS NovaCor

RSCAD FX

GTNET

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure project-specific RTDS and RSCAD models for utility-scale solar, BESS, and hybrid power plants
• Translate electrical one-lines, control narratives, and interconnection requirements into real-time simulation models
• Build and validate plant-level models for power, voltage control, and grid support functions
• Set up Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments using RTDS and physical control hardware
• Integrate PPCs, EMS controllers, RTACs, relays, and SCADA servers into HIL environments
• Develop and execute HIL test plans, procedures, and validation reports
• Troubleshoot model, controller, communication, and network issues during testing
• Replicate field issues in the HIL environment to support root-cause analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with PSCAD, RSCAD, RTDS, or real-time power system simulation
• Hands-on experience setting up Hardware-in-the-Loop environments
• Strong understanding of power systems, inverter-based resources, and utility-scale solar/BESS
• Experience integrating physical controllers, RTACs, relays, or SCADA systems into simulation environments
• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850, or OPC UA
• Strong troubleshooting skills across models, controls, and communication networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems
• Experience with RTDS NovaCor, RSCAD FX, GTNET, or GTFPGA
• Experience with OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, or Speedgoat platforms
• Experience with SEL RTACs, SEL relays, or Ignition SCADA
• Knowledge of IEEE 2800, NERC, ERCOT, CAISO, or PJM requirements
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or test automation tools

Benefits

• Base salary of $140,000 - $170,000
• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• 401k match
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance