Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead and design microgrid and renewable energy projects. You will work across disciplines, applying SCADA/EMS expertise, DER interfaces, and protection concepts to deliver robust power solutions.

The role requires a BSEE with 4–8+ years in microgrids, strong knowledge of microgrids/renewables, and proficiency with CAD/ETAP/CAPE/CYME tools. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• BSEE with 4–8+ years of microgrid experience.
• Strong knowledge of microgrids and renewable energy.
• Power system Protection and Control experience.
• Ability to quickly learn various client software applications and databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Ability to perform field work in rough terrain to access remote project locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate SCADA/EMS/IEDs/HMIs/RTUs for microgrid control.
• Apply microgrid concepts: islanding, grid-connected operation, energy management.
• Participate in FAT and SAT tests.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
• Work with PV, wind, batteries and other DERs.
• Interface power electronics to DERs (inverters, converters).
• Plan/engineer telecom systems for projects.
• Create drawings/specifications and manage schedules/budgets.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams; travel to sites.

Skills

microgrid control systems

SCADA

EMS

IEDs

HMIs

RTUs

renewable energy

Power system Protection and Control

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

CAD software

ETAP

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

GE Cimplicity

DNP3

Modbus

IEC 61131 Programming

AcSELerator RTAC

SEL 5030 Quickset

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Leidos is a Fortune 500 company with nearly $18B in sales and 50,000 employees that brings over 70 years of experience in support of both investor-owned and municipal utility growth goals. Our capabilities include engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning services for electric power substations, transmission and distribution systems, protection and controls design, and electrification programs. Utilities nationwide rely on Leidos for trusted power industry expertise, demonstrated by our work with more than 75 investor-owned utilities and over 100 municipal and cooperative utilities, as well as a growing portfolio of private developer clients.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos Energy is hiring for a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing microgrid and renewable energy projects.

What you'll be doing:

• Utilize familiarity with microgrid control systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
• Apply understanding of microgrid concepts, including islanding operation, grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power flow management within a microgrid system.
• Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Use experience with power electronics and their application in renewable energy systems and microgrids, including inverters, converters, and other power electronic devices to interface and control DERs.
• Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and telecommunication projects.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.
• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects.
• Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external contractors, and utility construction crews.
• Travel to project sites to collect information on existing conditions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software for electrical system design, simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming languages commonly used in microgrid control systems.
• Apply knowledge of commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.).
• Utilize experience with Protection & Control design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, etc.
• Use experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
• Employ experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software preferred.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with four to eight plus years of related microgrid experience.
• Strong knowledge of microgrids and renewable energy.
• Power system Protection and Control (P&C) experience.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use a variety of client software applications and databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to occasionally perform field work in rough terrain to access remote project locations.

Favorable if you have:

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
• Master's degree in a related field.

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• Technical and non-technical training.
• Interface with utility clients.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Mentorship and training Opportunities.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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