Senior Power Systems Engineer: Renewable Interconnections

Leidos; United States; Remote; 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, dynamic modeling, and grid planning in ERCOT and beyond, focusing on utility-scale renewables and hyperscale data centers.

You will develop ETAP/PSSE models, coordinate with TSPs, ISO/RTOs, and EPC teams, and bring PE-licensed or experienced professionals to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
• Extensive experience with ERCOT planning and interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other systems.
• Apply NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for generation and large load interconnections.
• Develop and validate ETAP steady-state models and PSSE dynamic models, and PSCAD EMT models.
• Support development of Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) and Master Plant Controllers (MPCs).
• Participate in 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 TSPs, ISO/RTOs (ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash, and harmonic studies.
• Conduct EMT studies in PSCAD (TOV, TRV, insulation coordination, SSR/SSO).

Skills

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

RTDS/RSCAD

Dynamic modeling

Interconnection studies

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

RTDS/RSCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration to lead interconnection studies, dynamic modeling, and grid planning in ERCOT and beyond, focusing on utility-scale renewables and hyperscale data centers.

You will develop ETAP/PSSE models, coordinate with TSPs, ISO/RTOs, and EPC teams, and bring PE-licensed or experienced professionals to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.