Staff Engineer, Measurement-Based Grid Monitoring Analytics and Control

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Create innovative methods, algorithms, and software tools for applications based on synchrophasors that aid real-time transmission system operations.

• Carry out modeling, simulation, and analysis of extensive power systems that incorporate a high level of inverter-based resources and new load technologies.

• Execute dynamic studies of power systems utilizing PSS®E and PSCAD.

• Examine field-recorded measurement data and assist in event, disturbance, and post-contingency analyses.

• Perform comprehensive reviews of technical literature and evaluate the latest advancements and emerging technologies in wide-area monitoring, protection, and control.

• Aid in the development, configuration, and implementation of real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing environments.

• Create software applications and automation tools for power system analytics, modeling, and research purposes.

• Develop technical reports, journal articles, conference papers, presentations, and research outputs.

• Assist technical research leads in identifying member needs, crafting technical strategies, preparing proposals, and planning forthcoming research initiatives.

• Present technical findings at industry meetings, conferences, workshops, and EPRI events.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams while also executing technical tasks independently.

• Manage various project assignments and adhere to technical deadlines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a focus on power systems is preferred.

• A Master's degree with relevant industry and research experience may be taken into account.

• Proven experience in conducting research, modeling, and simulation studies pertaining to power system dynamics, stability, and control.

• Strong knowledge in power system dynamics, stability analysis, and control mechanisms.

• Established expertise in synchrophasor technology, measurement systems, and related grid applications.

• Experience with electromechanical dynamics simulation platforms, ideally PSS®E.

• Familiarity with electromagnetic transient simulation platforms, preferably PSCAD.

• Knowledge in modeling and analyzing inverter-based resources and technologies interfaced with power electronics.

• Understanding of real-time simulation platforms and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies.

• Strong programming skills, ideally including Python, MATLAB, and C++.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation abilities.

• Capability to work independently while also effectively contributing within collaborative technical teams.

• Proven ability to handle multiple technical priorities and project deliverables.

• Skill in articulating complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive program.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid family leave.

• Life and accident insurance.

• Paid time off, including flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.