Senior Power Systems Engineer Renewable Interconnects Remote

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to support renewable and data center integration, with focus on ERCOT interconnections and utility-scale projects. You will model large loads and PV/wind/BESS resources using PSS/E, PSCAD, and ETAP, and coordinate with TSPs and ISO/RTOs.

The role emphasizes HV/MV substation studies, microgrid work, and controls integration, with remote/ national scope and a PE-preferred background.

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.

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 loads and renewables.
• Support development and integration of Solar/Wind/BESS 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.
• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels; RTDS / RSCAD testing.

Skills

PSS/E dynamic modeling

PSCAD EMT modeling

ETAP steady-state & protection

ERCOT transmission planning

RTDS / RSCAD testing

Professional Engineer (PE)

Interface with TSPs/ISO/RTOs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

PSSE

RTDS/RSCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to support renewable and data center integration, with focus on ERCOT interconnections and utility-scale projects. You will model large loads and PV/wind/BESS resources using PSS/E, PSCAD, and ETAP, and coordinate with TSPs and ISO/RTOs.

The role emphasizes HV/MV substation studies, microgrid work, and controls integration, with remote/ national scope and a PE-preferred background.