Lead Control Software Engineer
Saratoga Springs, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Lead Control Software Engineer to join our FACTS Controls team in Saratoga Springs this role you will lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems for high-power reactive compensation technologies including STATCOM and SVC systems.This position combines technical leadership hands-on control software development and project execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in power system controls strong experience with simulation and real-time testing and the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers while interfacing with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead the design development and implementation of control software for FACTS devices including STATCOM and SVC systems (>100 MVAr applications).
- Develop and implement control algorithms for real-time control and monitoring of power systems.
- Perform power system studies modeling and simulation tovalidateandoptimizecontrol strategies.
- Plan specify and execute control software and system-level testing including laboratory validation and site commissioning.
- Lead control software scope on projects including coordination of deliverables schedules and technical interfaces.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering hardware project management and commissioning teams.
- Participate in system energization and troubleshooting activities during commissioning.
- Support technical tendering customer discussions and equipment sourcing with subject matterexpertise.
- Develop andmaintainhigh-quality technical documentation including specifications test procedures and study reports.
- Drive continuous improvement and contribute to R&D initiatives in FACTS control system design.
- Provide technical leadership mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and act as a role model within the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of5 years of experiencein control systems engineering within power systems or power electronics applications.
- Minimum of5 years of hands-on experiencedeveloping control software for grid-connected systems (e.g. FACTS HVDC renewable integration or large industrial drives).
Eligibility Requirements
- Relocation to Saratoga Springs NY is required.
- Willingness to travel (approximately 1025%) for testing commissioning and customer engagements.
- Masters degree or higher in Power Systems Control Systems or Power Electronics.
- Experience with STATCOM SVC or other FACTS technologies.
- Strong understanding of control theory power system dynamics and grid stability.
- Experience interfacing with SCADA or plant-level control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams in a project environment.
- Experience supporting customer technical discussions design reviews and negotiations.
- Familiarity with NERC IEC or other applicable grid and control system standards.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical scope or workstreams on engineering projects.
- Proven experience performing power system simulations using at least one of the following tools: PSCAD MATLAB/Simulink RTDS or PSSE.
- Strong programming experience in at least one of the following:C/C MATLAB or PLC-based systems.
- Experience with real-time system testing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or commissioning of control systems.
- Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skill.
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