Senior Microgrid Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Utilize microgrid control systems and automation technologies, which include SCADA, EMS, IEDs, HMIs, and RTUs.

• Implement microgrid concepts such as islanding, grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power flow management.

• Engage in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

• Conduct Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.

• Collaborate with renewable energy technologies, including solar PV, wind turbines, batteries, and other Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).

• Leverage power electronics expertise, encompassing inverters and converters, to interface with and manage DERs.

• Execute planning and engineering tasks for telecommunication systems and projects.

• Create project schedules and budgets.

• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system initiatives.

• Coordinate efforts with internal engineering teams, external contractors, and utility construction personnel.

• Travel to project locations to gather information on existing conditions.

• Utilize CAD software, simulation tools, and programming languages for microgrid control systems.

• Implement communication protocols, including DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus.

• Apply Protection & Control design principles, such as one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring.

• Use system modeling software, including ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.

• Work with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• Four to eight years of relevant microgrid experience.

• Strong understanding of microgrids and renewable energy technologies.

• Experience in Power system Protection and Control (P&C).

• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize various client software applications and databases.

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

• Capability to occasionally perform fieldwork in challenging terrain to access remote project sites.

• Preferred: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.

• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Technical and non-technical training opportunities.

• Leadership development programs.

• Mentorship and training initiatives.