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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Real-Time Operating Systems - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17971901?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17971901%2FSenior-Power-System-Engineer-Renewable-Data-Center-Integration ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience, and a practical understanding of ERCOT planning, operational, and regulatory requirements., * 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: + PSSE 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. * Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies. * Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop). * Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required). ## Description We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration with deep expertise in large load and renewable interconnections, particularly within the ERCOT market. This role will support transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts for utility-scale renewable projects and hyperscale data center developments., * 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 PSSE and PSCAD for: + Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers) + PV, wind, and BESS resources * Support development and integration of: + Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) + Master Plant Controllers (MPCs) * Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for: + Large data center projects + Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects * Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels. * Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop). * Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders. * 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 * Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis ## Related Videos - [Software defines the vehicle: Why customers and developers will love cars even more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1114-software-defines-the-vehicle-why-customers-and-developers-will-love-cars-even-more) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)