Senior Power Systems Controls Engineer – Islanded Microgrids

TAR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15K relocation bonus

Unlimited PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

$1K monthly meals stipend

Job summary

TAR is seeking a Principal Engineer, Power Systems Controls to lead control architecture for a grid-forming, islanded microgrid powering AI data centers in West Texas. You will translate architecture into specifications, validate OEM firmware versus MGC boundaries, and ensure plant stability while supporting 24/7 IT load.

Responsibilities include leading multi-vendor controls integration, coordinating with OEMs on grid-forming behavior, ride-through, and protection, and driving commissioning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10+ years in utility-scale solar, BESS, or power electronics.
• Experience with islanding controls and microgrid EMS/MGC.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the control hierarchy for the islanded plant; write functional specs for MGC and EMS.
• Evaluate and validate grid-forming inverters and BESS PCS; model and verify control behavior.

Skills

Power systems

Grid-forming

Protection coordination

EMT/PSCAD modelling

IS islanding knowledge

NEC knowledge

Grid codes

Education

BSEE or EE

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

TAR is seeking a Principal Engineer, Power Systems Controls to lead control architecture for a grid-forming, islanded microgrid powering AI data centers in West Texas. You will translate architecture into specifications, validate OEM firmware versus MGC boundaries, and ensure plant stability while supporting 24/7 IT load.

Responsibilities include leading multi-vendor controls integration, coordinating with OEMs on grid-forming behavior, ride-through, and protection, and driving commissioning and