Power Systems HIL Engineer for Renewable Energy Controls

Merit Controls; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Controls is seeking a Power Systems Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to develop and validate control solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will design HIL simulations, automate testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure PPC performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in electrical power systems, experience with PSCAD/PSS/E/ PSLF, and a strong drive to advance renewable energy technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power/Control preferred.
• Experience with HIL testing, power system modeling, or renewables is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve HIL platform for PPC and plant control system testing.
• Design, execute and automate HIL test cases and validation procedures.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and test scripts.

Skills

Power systems

Problem solving

Communication (written)

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

Siemens PSS/E

GE PSLF

Job description

Merit Controls is seeking a Power Systems Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Engineer to develop and validate control solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will design HIL simulations, automate testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure PPC performance and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in electrical power systems, experience with PSCAD/PSS/E/ PSLF, and a strong drive to advance renewable energy technologies.