Lead Power Systems Engineer (Miami, FL)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exowatt is seeking a senior Power Systems Engineer to lead BoP design and interconnection strategies for advanced microgrid projects in Miami, FL. You will specify transformers, switchgear, inverters, and protection schemes, ensuring reliability and grid compliance.

Responsibilities include system modeling with ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, and PowerWorld; integration with customer infrastructure; and collaboration with EPCs, developers, and utilities to deliver safe, scalable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in power systems, microgrid design, or generation projects.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and system stability.
• Experience with regulatory interconnection standards and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead BoP design for transformers, switchgear, inverters, and protections.
• Model and optimize microgrid integration with grid and islanded operations.
• Develop interconnection strategies meeting IEEE 1547 / NEC requirements.
• Coordinate with EPCs, developers, and customers to drive deployment.
• Perform protection coordination studies and ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Microgrid design

Power electronics

Regulatory knowledge

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems

PhD in relevant field

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PSS/E

PowerWorld

HOMER

Job description

Exowatt is revolutionizing the energy landscape for the AI era with our groundbreaking P3system that captures solar energy, stores it as heat, and generates electricity on demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance of Plant (BoP) Design: Lead the design and specification of electrical balance of plant components, including transformers, switchgear, inverters, and protection systems.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of P3 modules with customer infrastructure, microgrids, and utility grids, optimizing for efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Interconnection & Compliance: Develop interconnection strategies for various applications, ensuring compliance with IEEE 1547, UL 1741, NEC, and local utility interconnection requirements.
• Microgrid & Power Distribution Design: Design and model microgrids and distributed energy systems, integrating power electronics, load management, and grid synchronization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal engineering teams, EPCs, developers, and customers to align technical requirements, coordinate project execution, and resolve integration challenges.
• Power System Modeling & Analysis: Utilize tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, or PowerWorld to analyze power flows, short circuit scenarios, transient stability, and protection coordination.
• Protection & Control Strategies: Define protection schemes, relay settings, and control logic to ensure system stability, grid compliance, and operational safety.
• Testing & Commissioning: Support commissioning and validation of P3 deployments, ensuring systems meet performance and reliability expectations.
• Technical Documentation: Develop engineering specifications, single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection coordination studies, and technical reports to support system deployment and operation.

Requirements

• Educational Background: BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in power systems engineering, microgrid design, or power generation projects.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of power electronics, transformers, switchgear, protective relays, inverters, and power system stability.
• Microgrid & Renewable Integration: Experience integrating solar, battery storage, or thermal power generation into islanded and grid-connected microgrid architectures.
• Regulatory & Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with IEEE 1547, UL 1741 SA, NFPA 70 (NEC), FERC/NERC standards, and utility interconnection processes.
• Simulation & Analysis: Proficiency in ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, PowerWorld, HOMER, or similar modeling tools for power system design and grid integration.
• Project Execution: Experience working with EPCs, utilities, and developers to successfully deploy and commission power generation projects.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong ability to interface with customers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and present technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing multiple projects and adapting to evolving technical challenges.