Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer

Leidos; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos Energy is hiring a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead and design microgrid and renewable energy projects. You will interact with electric utility disciplines and contribute to control strategies, islanding concepts, and power flow management within microgrid systems.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE and familiarity with DERs, protection & control, and experience with SCADA/EMS, CAD, and modeling tools. Travel to sites and collaboration with teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of microgrids, renewable energy, and power system Protection and Control (P&C).
• Ability to quickly learn and use client software applications and databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel to project sites and perform field work in rough terrain.

Responsibilities

• Utilize microgrid control systems and automation tech (SCADA, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, RTUs).
• Apply microgrid concepts: islanding, grid-connected operation, energy management, and power flow control.
• Participate in FAT and SAT.
• Perform Hardware in the Loop testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy tech (PV, wind, batteries, DERs).
• Interface DERs via power electronics (inverters, converters).
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and contractors.
• Develop drawings/specifications for utility telecom projects.

Skills

Microgrid control systems

SCADA/EMS knowledge

Power system concepts

FAT/SAT testing

Field testing

CAD proficiency

Programming knowledge

DNP/Modbus protocols

Protection & Control

Modeling software

Education

BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

GE Cimplicity

AcSELerator RTAC

SEL 5030 Quickset

Modbus

DNP3

Job description

Leidos Energy is hiring a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead and design microgrid and renewable energy projects. You will interact with electric utility disciplines and contribute to control strategies, islanding concepts, and power flow management within microgrid systems.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE and familiarity with DERs, protection & control, and experience with SCADA/EMS, CAD, and modeling tools. Travel to sites and collaboration with teams are expected.