Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).\n
• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.\n
• Strong experience in, * Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies.\n
• Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).\n
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).\n

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience, and a practical understanding of ERCOT planning, operational, and regulatory requirements.\n \n \nKey Responsibilities\n \n \n

• Lead and support large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other transmission systems.\n
• Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.\n

• Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for: \n \n

• Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers)\n

• PV, wind, and BESS resources\n \n

• Support development and integration of: \n \n

• Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs)\n

• Master Plant Controllers (MPCs)\n \n

• Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for: \n \n

• Large data center projects\n

• Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects\n \n

• Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.\n
• Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).\n
• Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.\n
• Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies\n
• Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis\n

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise.\n \n We’ve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we’ve got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.\n