Sr. Power Systems and Controls Engineer

Terabase Energy; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company specializing in solar solutions is seeking an Engineer to drive power system modeling and simulations for renewable energy plants. The position involves managing comprehensive modeling responsibilities for current and future energy projects. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees and relevant experience, with a focus on continuous process improvement and technological advancement.

Benefits

Generous time off and holiday policy

Remote flexibility

Flexible time off

Stock options

Home office set up allowance

Qualifications

• Master’s with 3-5 years experience or PhD degree required.
• Expertise in power systems modeling and IBR controls preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling and simulation for operational technology.
• Build and manage plant models for renewable energy sources.
• Represent the operational technology group on power system aspects.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Modeling and simulation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

RTLAB

Job description

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At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Summary:

The Engineer will be the primary driver of power system modelling and simulation of PV, Wind, Storage plants, in PSLF, PSSE and PSCAD for MOD compliance studies. Building advanced models for high-fidelity renewable plant, control system and grid models, for the purpose of simulating load flow, transient and EMTP models.

The Engineer will be expected to manage, develop, champion, and enforce work processes, documentation, procedures, guidelines, schedules, priorities, and technical specifications for all projects within the assigned region. The Engineer must function as the advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence for controls and controls-related systems and equipment. This position is remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the modelling and simulation responsibility for the operation technology team.
• Build, manage and update plant models (in PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD and RTLAB) for PV, BESS and Wind Plants including the plant control systems.
• Lead and represent the operational technology group on all aspects related to power system and controls
• Support the leadership in responding to DoE/SETO FOAs and other power system research initiatives and proposals
• Any other actions required by management.

Requirements:

• Master’s with 3-5yrs experience or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering. Experts in Power systems modelling, and IBR controls will be preferred.
• Ability to communicate with team members and business partners.
• Modeling, simulation and testing renewable energy resources and controls
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation of protection and control systems using real time digital simulator
• Interconnection impact studies for renewable power plants
• Power quality for utilities and wind/solar power plants- voltage/current unbalance, flicker, voltage sag, harmonics
• Fault analysis, Transient overvoltage studies such as capacitor and reactor switching, faults and clearing, line energizing, lightning
• Blackstart studies such as transformer energizing, synchronization
• Transformer saturation and inrush, Load flow and dynamic studies, Short-circuit analysis, Sub-synchronous Control Interaction (SSCI)
• Lead Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned program.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Travel, 10%

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher) dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible time off
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance
• And much more!

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy

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