Senior Power Systems Engineer - IBR Modeling (Remote)

SMA America; Oregon; Ibrido; USD 130.000 - 157.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Base salary

Medical and Kaiser plans

Dental and vision

PTO 16+ days

401k match

Relocation assistance

Remote-first

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

SMA America, a leading solar inverter manufacturer, seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to perform advanced power system modeling and grid integration analyses for utility-scale PV and storage solutions in the U.S. You will develop, validate, and maintain dynamic/steady-state models using PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC, and support cross-functional teams across North America.

The role requires collaboration with global teams, knowledge of interconnection standards, and occasional international travel,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in utility scale renewable energy (PV or energy storage).
• At least 3 years of hands on experience developing and analyzing dynamic/steady state models of inverter based resources using PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC.
• Knowledge of utility scale PV and BESS plant design, including single line diagrams, control strategies, and integration considerations.
• Familiarity with power electronic converters and plant level integration.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally occasionally, including visits to SMA headquarters in Kassel, Germany.
• Proficiency in English, strong written and verbal communication.

Mansioni

• Perform modeling and analysis of utility scale solar, storage, and hybrid plants for SMA America projects.
• Interpret interconnection requirements (ERCOT, MISO, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, SPP) and advise SMA control configurations.
• Maintain versions of SMA's model portfolio across PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, and other tools.
• Provide technical support by troubleshooting model functionality and running simulation studies.
• Analyze inverter control modes and plant-level strategies across solar/storage/hybrid configurations.
• Prepare modeling study reports, documentation, and project deliverables.

Conoscenze

Power systems engineering

PSS/E proficiency

PSCAD/EMTDC

Grid integration

English proficiency

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

PSS/E

PSCAD/EMTDC

RTDS

OPAL-RT

Typhoon HIL

Descrizione del lavoro

SMA America, a leading solar inverter manufacturer, seeks a Senior Power Systems Engineer to perform advanced power system modeling and grid integration analyses for utility-scale PV and storage solutions in the U.S. You will develop, validate, and maintain dynamic/steady-state models using PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC, and support cross-functional teams across North America.

The role requires collaboration with global teams, knowledge of interconnection standards, and occasional international travel,