Senior Modeling Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Analyze, develop, and maintain simulation models for power converters and inverters within the PSCAD environment.

• Create and validate models for data center and large-load applications, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and converter-based backup and power quality systems.

• Address issues in customer PSSE parametrization related to grid impact studies.

• Collaborate with teams in electrical, controls, and software engineering to verify design assumptions and forecast system behavior.

• Assist customers in resolving challenges and navigating their grid interconnection studies for ERCOT, MISO, and other regions across the United States.

• Document modeling methodologies, assumptions, and outcomes to ensure traceability and repeatability.

• Contribute to improvements in models, automation, and integration with broader design workflows.

• Analyze converter firmware to troubleshoot modeling issues.

• Stay updated with modeling tools, techniques, and best practices pertinent to power electronics, power systems, and control systems.

• Monitor changes to interconnection modeling requirements and grid codes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.

• Basic understanding of power electronics, power systems, and control systems.

• A minimum of three years of experience using simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, or their equivalents.

• At least three years of experience in programming with C, C++, and/or Python.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to work collaboratively in a dynamic engineering environment.

• Must currently reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application; sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates in limited circumstances.

• Experience in the renewable energy sector.

• Familiarity with power systems regulatory compliance and model quality testing.

• Knowledge of control strategies for power electronics (e.g., current/voltage regulation, Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs)).

• Exposure to embedded systems or integration of control software.

• Understanding of inverter and converter topologies (e.g., DC/DC, DC/AC, multilevel, bidirectional).

• Proficient with standard software development tools and processes [Git/Gitflow, Code Reviews/Agile/Scrum, Testing, Bug/Task tracking Jira/DevOps].

• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python).

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee Incentive Program (EIP).