Senior HIL Simulation Engineer - Grid Interconnection

Sungrow; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow in Dubai seeks a highly technical HIL Simulation Engineer to advance real-time simulation capabilities in our local HiL lab. You will validate grid interconnection for utility-scale BESS and PV inverters using real-time platforms and lead end-to-end tests.

The role requires hands-on experience with CHIL/PHIL, grid codes, and test automation; you will collaborate across regional teams and with headquarters to deliver timely technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in real-time simulation, HIL testing, or inverter/BESS control validation.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on complex projects (strong individual contributor with influence).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain CHIL and PHIL test environments using real-time simulation platforms.
• Lead verification and certification activities for BESS and PV inverter controls to comply with major grid codes (IEEE 1547, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, EREC G99, NEM).
• Develop and validate dynamic plant models, including inverter models, battery models, and PPC logic.
• Drive test automation using Python or similar tools to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Serve as a high-level technical escalation point for complex control, communication (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and grid interconnection issues.
• Reproduce and analyze on-site problems in the regional lab, coordinate with headquarters, and ensure timely closure of technical issues.
• Lead end-to-end execution of regional semi-physical grid simulation projects and customer delivery projects.

Skills

Real-time simulation

HIL testing

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Grid codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Power Systems/Control Systems

Tools

Modbus TCP/RTU

DNP3

IEC 61850

Job description

Sungrow in Dubai seeks a highly technical HIL Simulation Engineer to advance real-time simulation capabilities in our local HiL lab. You will validate grid interconnection for utility-scale BESS and PV inverters using real-time platforms and lead end-to-end tests.

The role requires hands-on experience with CHIL/PHIL, grid codes, and test automation; you will collaborate across regional teams and with headquarters to deliver timely technical solutions.