Senior Microgrid Controls & Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead design and integration of microgrid and renewable energy projects. You will collaborate with electrical utility disciplines, contribute to control system development, and ensure FAT/SAT with a focus on DER interfaces.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, planning, budgeting, and coordination with contractors. Travel to project sites is required, with opportunities to grow technically and to mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and typically less than two years of prior relevant experience.
• Knowledge of microgrids, renewable energy, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize familiarity with microgrid control systems and automation technologies (SCADA, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, RTUs).
• Apply understanding of microgrid concepts (islanding, grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, power flow).
• Participate in FAT and SAT.
• Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of renewable energy technologies (PV, wind, batteries, DERs).
• Use power electronics knowledge (inverters, converters) to interface and control DERs.
• Plan and engineer telecommunication systems and projects.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.
• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecom projects.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and field crews.
• Travel to project sites for information collection.
• Demonstrate CAD proficiency and simulation tools for modeling/analysis.
• Apply knowledge of communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus).
• Utilize system modeling software (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM).
• Experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, Protocol Test Software.

Skills

Microgrid control

SCADA

EMS

IEDs

HMIs

RTUs

Islanding operation

Power flow management

FAT/SAT

HIL testing

PV systems

Wind turbines

Batteries

DERs

Power electronics

Inverters

Converters

Protection & Control

DNP

Modbus

IEC 61131

Programming

CAD

Aspen/CAPE/CYME/ETAP/SKM

AcSELerator RTAC

SEL 5030 Quickset

GE Cimplicity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

AcSELerator RTAC

SEL 5030 Quickset

GE Cimplicity

Protocol Test Software

Job description

Leidos Energy is seeking a Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer to lead design and integration of microgrid and renewable energy projects. You will collaborate with electrical utility disciplines, contribute to control system development, and ensure FAT/SAT with a focus on DER interfaces.

The role emphasizes hands‑on engineering, planning, budgeting, and coordination with contractors. Travel to project sites is required, with opportunities to grow technically and to mentor teams.