Principal Power Electronics Engineer – Grid-Scale Inverters

Utility Innovation Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UtilityInnovation Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to design and validate multi-MW ESS power conversion systems, from architecture to validation. You will guide inverter/PCS design, modeling, and lab testing, coordinating with controls, protection, mechanical, and project teams for grid-ready solutions.

The role requires deep power electronics knowledge, academic credentials up to Ph.D. level, and hands-on hardware testing with high-voltage safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years designing power electronic converters or systems, with grid-tied inverters/PCS experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of converter topologies, PWM, magnetics, thermal design, and filters.
• Hands-on experience with switching simulations (PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, LTspice).
• Experience bringing up high-power hardware and with safety practices.
• Knowledge of three-phase AC systems, grounding, and protection; excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture for multi-MW ESS power conversion including inverter blocks, DC buses, transformers, and safety systems.
• Size major components and evaluate integration of third-party inverter/PCS platforms.
• Create schematics, one-line diagrams, BOMs, and design documentation; lead design reviews.
• Perform loss, thermal, efficiency, harmonics, and insulation coordination calculations.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans; support FAT and site commissioning; troubleshoot field issues.
• Collaborate with controls, protection, mechanical, and project teams; manage interfaces with suppliers.

Skills

Three-phase AC systems

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Power electronics fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

PSIM

LTspice

PSCAD

ETAP

Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

UtilityInnovation Group in Raleigh, NC seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to design and validate multi-MW ESS power conversion systems, from architecture to validation. You will guide inverter/PCS design, modeling, and lab testing, coordinating with controls, protection, mechanical, and project teams for grid-ready solutions.

The role requires deep power electronics knowledge, academic credentials up to Ph.D. level, and hands-on hardware testing with high-voltage safety practices.