Senior Power System Engineer Renewable & Data Center Integration

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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). (optional)
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters 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). (optional)

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. Weve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities over 160municipals/cooperativesand were continuing to expand our reach. Plus weve 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.

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