Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Inuplands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer—Renewable & Data Center Integration to lead interconnection studies and modeling for utility-scale renewables and hyperscale data centers. You will work on ERCOT-wide planning, HV/MV substations, and integration with PPCs/MPCs.

You will develop dynamic and steady-state models in PSSE, PSCAD, and ETAP, collaborate with TSPs, and ensure compliance with NERC/FERC/ISO/RTO requirements for large load and generation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
• Strong experience in PSS/E dynamic modeling and analysis.
• PSCAD EMT modeling experience.
• ETAP steady-state and protection studies.
• Experience with large load interconnection studies (data center experience preferred).
• ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements.
• Generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS).
• Experience embedding PPC and MPC control strategies.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection studies for large loads and generation in ERCOT and other systems.
• Apply NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, and TSP requirements to interconnections.
• Develop steady-state models in ETAP and PSSE; dynamic models in PSCAD/PSSE for PV, wind, BESS, data centers.
• Support integration of Solar/Wind/BESS PPCs and MPCs.
• Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for large data center projects.
• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV/HV levels.
• Coordinate RTDS/RSCAD CHIL testing.
• Interface with TSPs, ISO/RTOs (ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and stakeholders.
• Perform load-flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, energy loss, and harmonic studies.
• Conduct EMT studies for TOV, TRV, insulation coordination, SSR/SSO mitigation.

Skills

PSS/E dynamic modeling

PSCAD EMT modeling

ETAP steady-state & protection studies

Large load interconnection studies

ERCOT transmission planning

Generation interconnection (PV, wind,B

Dynamic PSSE/PSCAD modeling for large,

NERC/FERC/ISO/RTO/TSP requirements

PPC/MPC control strategy embedding

RTDS/RSCAD CHIL testing

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ETAP

RTDS

RSCAD CHIL

Job description

Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Location: Remote
Department: Grid Planning Section

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration with deep expertise in large load and renewable interconnections, particularly within the ERCOT market. This role will support transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts for utility-scale renewable projects and hyperscale data center developments.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience, and a practical understanding of ERCOT planning, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other transmission systems.

• Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.

• Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for:

  • Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers)

  • PV, wind, and BESS resources

• Support development and integration of:

  • Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs)

  • Master Plant Controllers (MPCs)

• Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for:

  • Large data center projects

  • Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects

• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.

• Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).

• Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.

• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies

• Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).

• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.

• Strong experience in:

  • PSS®E dynamic modeling and analysis

  • PSCAD EMT modeling

  • ETAP steady-state and protection studies

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred)

  • ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements

  • Generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS)

• Experience developing dynamic PSSE and PSCAD models for large inverter-based resources and electronic loads.

• Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.

• Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies.

• Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise.

We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00