Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer Lead Renewable Grid

Leidos; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead design and integration of microgrid and renewable projects for utility customers across the United States. You will work with electrical disciplines to develop control system architectures and support FAT/SAT testing.

The role demands strong knowledge of microgrid concepts, power electronics, DER integration, and proficiency with CAD tools, modeling software, and industry communication protocols.

Qualifications

• 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.
• FE certification and a Master’s degree are favorable.

Responsibilities

• Utilize microgrid control systems and automation technologies (SCADA/EMS/IED/HMI/RTU).
• Apply understanding of islanding, grid-connected operation, energy management and power flow in microgrids.
• Participate in FAT and SAT testing.
• Perform Hardware in the Loop testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable technologies (PV, wind, batteries, DERs).
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and crews.
• Travel to project sites to assess conditions.

Skills

Microgrid control systems

SCADA/EMS knowledge

P&C experience

Microsoft 365

Field work

Education

BSEE

FE certification

Master’s degree

Tools

Aspen

ETAP

CYME

SKM

DNP3

Modbus

GE Cimplicity

Job description

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead design and integration of microgrid and renewable projects for utility customers across the United States. You will work with electrical disciplines to develop control system architectures and support FAT/SAT testing.

The role demands strong knowledge of microgrid concepts, power electronics, DER integration, and proficiency with CAD tools, modeling software, and industry communication protocols.