Remote Microgrid Engineer: Storage & Generation Applications

Leidos; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Leidos is pursuing a Microgrid Project Engineer – Energy Storage and Generation Applications (100% Remote). This role focuses on comprehensive applications and project engineering for DER assets including solar, storage, controls, and engines.

You will work under the Chief Engineer, bringing Owner’s Engineering experience across multiple clients through the full project lifecycle. The position emphasizes leadership in design reviews, interconnection, and test activities, with a strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 4–8 years' relevant experience.
• Experience providing Owner’s Eng services for PV or other generation projects.
• Client-focused, able to lead on complex projects.
• Design experience in Distribution, Substation P&C, or Substation Physical.
• Familiar with NEC, IEEE 1547, IEEE 386 standards.
• Ability to create One Line Diagrams and Electrical Plans/Elevations.

Responsibilities

• Provide resilient and adaptable power system solutions for diverse DER assets.
• Lead client discussions to translate goals into implementable designs.
• Collaborate with switchgear, battery, inverter, and generator vendors.
• Design low/medium voltage installations up to 35 kV and higher interconnections.
• Coordinate interconnection applications with utilities.
• Review legacy drawings and incomplete data to develop plans and estimates.
• Manage engineering subconsultants and construction partners.
• Represent client interests as Owner’s Engineer across project lifecycle.
• Lead technical review of EPC and OEM deliverables for standards compliance.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning and performance validation activities.

Skills

Owner’s Eng

PV experience

Power systems design

Interconnections

Regulatory knowledge

Diagrams drawing

DER tech knowledge

Interconnection studies software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ASPEN CAPE CYME ETAP SKM

CDEGS AutoLUX

Job description

Leidos is pursuing a Microgrid Project Engineer – Energy Storage and Generation Applications (100% Remote). This role focuses on comprehensive applications and project engineering for DER assets including solar, storage, controls, and engines.

You will work under the Chief Engineer, bringing Owner’s Engineering experience across multiple clients through the full project lifecycle. The position emphasizes leadership in design reviews, interconnection, and test activities, with a strong client