Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer for Renewable & Data Center Integration, focusing on large load and data center interconnections within ERCOT. The role emphasizes transmission-level planning, dynamic modeling, and EPC design for utility-scale renewables and hyperscale data centers.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on ETAP/PSSE/PSCAD experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to interface with TSPs and ISO/RTOs. Remote work is supported with a US-wide context.

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.
• Demonstrated experience with large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred) ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements.
• 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).

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, PV, wind, and BESS resources.
• Support development and integration of Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) and Master Plant Controllers (MPCs).
• Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for large data center projects and utility-scale PV/wind/BESS projects.
• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.
• Interface with Transmission Service Providers, ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, reactive power and energy loss, and harmonic studies.
• Conduct EMT studies in PSCAD including transient overvoltage, TRV, insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation.

Skills

PSS/E modeling

PSCAD EMT analysis

ETAP steady-state

Interconnection studies

NERC/FERC ISO/RTO

RTDS CHIL testing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

PSSE

PSCAD

RTDS/RSCAD

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).

Pay

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment and Diversity

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.

About the Employer

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. 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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.