Power Systems Modeling Compliance Engineer

Canadian Solar; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Power Systems Modeling Compliance Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with global utility standards for battery energy storage systems. This position requires a deep understanding of power systems modeling and regulatory compliance, along with experience interfacing with utilities and regulatory bodies. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions and enhancing grid operations. If you're passionate about renewable energy and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in power systems and compliance.
• Strong understanding of interconnection requirements and grid stability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and IEEE standards.
• Coordinate with utilities and regulatory bodies for project compliance.

Skills

Power Systems Modeling

Regulatory Compliance

Dynamic Simulation Tools

Grid Stability

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Certification in Cybersecurity Standards

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

RTDS

Opal-RT

Job description

Description

Job Description

Power Systems Modeling Compliance Engineer

e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications. The Company offers its own proprietary LFP battery solution, comprehensive EPC services, and innovative solutions aimed at improving grid operations, integrating clean energy, and contributing to a sustainable future. e- STORAGE has successfully implemented over 3.3 GWh DC of battery energy storage solutions in various locations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and China. This significant accomplishment solidifies e-STORAGE's position as a key player in the global energy storage integration industry. Currently, the Company operates two fully automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with an annual production capacity of approaching 20 GWh. e-STORAGE is fully equipped to continue providing high-quality, scalable energy storage solutions and contribute to the widespread adoption of clean energy.

For additional information about e-STORAGE, visit www.csestorage.com

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and has been listed on NASDAQ since 2006. It is now one

of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and

developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 22 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 102 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 9 GWp of solar power projects and over 3 GWh of battery storage projects across the world. Currently, the Company has approximately 700 MWp of solar power projects in operation, 8 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 17 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline. In addition, the Company has a total battery storage project development pipeline of 52 GWh, including approximately 2 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 50 GWh at advanced and early-stage development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry.

For additional information about Canadian Solar, visit www.canadiansolar.com

Position Title: Power Systems Modeling Compliance Engineer

Department: Engineering

Entity: CS e-Storage

Reports to: Director of Controls Engineering

Location: US (CA, AZ, TX) or CAN (ON, QB, MT)

Position Summary:

The Power Systems Modeling Compliance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global utility standards, including RTOs and utilities in EMEA, Americas, and APAC for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable generation assets. This candidate should have a deep understanding of power systems modeling, interconnection standards, regulatory compliance, and dynamic simulation tools such as PSCAD and PSSE. The role will require interfacing with utilities, regulatory bodies, and internal engineering teams to ensure project compliance with NERC, FERC, and IEEE standards, as well as other regional utility interconnection requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance & Grid Interconnection:

• Ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, IEEE, and international ISO/RTO interconnectionrequirements across EMEA, Americas, and APAC for BESS and renewable energyprojects.

• Support interconnection applications, studies, and regulatory filings with utilities andsystem operators.
• Develop and maintain grid compliance documentation, including model validationreports and technical assessments.

OEM Model Vetting & Validation:

• Evaluate OEM Power Plant Controller (PPC), inverter, and other dynamic models againstregional utility requirements in the global regions including EMEA, Americas, and APAC.

• Work closely with OEMs, utilities, and project developers to validate and verifyperformance of vendor-supplied models.
• Conduct model benchmarking, sensitivity analysis, and validation testing to ensurecompliance with interconnection requirements.
• Assess control strategies and dynamic performance of OEM models in PSCAD, PSSE,and PowerFactory environments.

Pre-Design & Post-Implementation Compliance Review:

• Perform pre-design compliance assessments to identify risks and gaps in regulatoryrequirements.

• Support after-the-fact compliance assessments, ensuring post-implementationperformance aligns with interconnection agreements.
• Collaborate with utilities and regulatory agencies to address model discrepancies andrecommend necessary updates.
• Assist in grid impact studies and compliance gap analysis for new and existing projects.

Stakeholder Coordination & Technical Support:

• Work with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory agencies to address compliance-relatedinquiries.
• Support project development teams with grid integration feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to develop and validate grid-following and gridformingcontrol strategies.

Related Experience:

The ideal candidate will have domain experience in utility-scale energy storage, renewables, or power

generation and must be proficient in the following:

Power Systems & Grid Compliance:

• Expertise in North American interconnection requirements (IEEE 1547, NERC PRC, MOD,

• and BAL standards, FERC 661A, etc.).
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs and utilities across EMEA, Americas, and APAC on
• interconnection and compliance matters.
• Strong understanding of power system protection, relay coordination, and grid stability.
• Familiarity with BESS, inverter-based resources (IBRs), and renewable generation
• technologies.

Power System Modeling & Analysis:

• Advanced experience with PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, and/or EMTP.
• Model validation of inverter-based resources (IBRs), including BESS and PV systems.
• Load flow, dynamic stability, and EMT simulations for grid compliance studies.

Testing & Implementation:

• Experience with RTDS, Opal-RT, or other real-time simulation platforms for grid

• compliance verification.
• Understanding grid-following and grid-forming inverter controls.
• Familiarity with SCADA, utility communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850),
• and cybersecurity standards (NERC CIP, IEC 2700).

Personal Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas andsuggestions clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.

• A go-getter professional with a can-do attitude, setting aggressive and measurable goals, andready to be evaluated against them.
• A dynamic professional capable of interacting positively and collaborating with a diverse groupof people at all levels and disciplines. Must be able to engage with key clients, think on theirfeet, and make sound decisions within compressed timelines.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and fluid environment.
• Excellent time management skills, able to balance multiple projects and prioritize a variety ofissues, initiatives, and objectives concurrently.
• Disciplined and productive in an Agile environment.
• Willingness to learn and work with tools outside the traditional stack, such as Anvil, Deepnote,and others.
• A creative thinker, capable of developing novel solutions to established problems and evaluatingtheir business benefits.
• Business-savvy, able to interact with both business and technical specifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including international travel.
• 8+ years of experience developing control software with a track record of successful productiondeployments.
• A degree in engineering relevant to the industry (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Certification or training in cybersecurity standards and compliance (e.g., IEC 27001, NERC CIP) ishighly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.