Lead Engineer - Microgrid and BESS Applications

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If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are looking for Lead Engineer - Microgrid and BESS Applications to provide comprehensive applications/project engineering support for our distributed energy and microgrid projects that typically include managing a variety of DER and microgrid assets such as solar, energy storage, controls, and reciprocating engines. This position reports to our Chief Engineer. 

REMOTE or HYBRID office options are available for Applicants.  - *Candidates must be located in or able to relocate to the United States.

The Challenge:

• Provide resilient and adaptable power system solutions that effectively utilize all resource types to withstand disruptive events, lower operating costs, and improve renewable utilization
• Understand client goals and constraints to provide effective leadership on solutions that bring these goals to reality
• Work with switchgear, battery, inverter, generator, and other DER manufacturers to develop innovative designs and solutions. This will primarily include designing installations for low and medium voltages up to 35kV but will also include interconnections at higher voltages.
• Coordinate with various interconnected utilities and complete interconnection applications
• Navigate legacy drawings, brownfield equipment, and incomplete information to provide the best plan, estimate, and design to achieve client objectives.
• Effectively manage engineering subconsultants and construction partners

What You Bring to The Table:

• Lead Position - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program with a focus on power and a minimum of eight (8+) years’ experience in the design and construction of distribution/generation/storage projects
• Senior Position - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program with a focus on power and a minimum of four (4+) years’ experience in the design and construction of distribution/generation/storage projects
• Must bring a keen client focus and an excitement to be part of some groundbreaking projects
• Must bring design experience from one or more of the following areas - Distribution, Substation Protection & Control (P&C), or Substation Physical
• Solid awareness of relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEEE 1547, IEEE 386)
• Ability to create and guide others in the creation of relevant drawings including One Line Diagrams, Electrical Plans/Elevations, AC/DC Schematics, etc.
• Meticulous attention to detail in both design and quality control roles
• Familiarity with factory acceptance tests and on-site commissioning of power systems to ensure they meet performance and safety standards
• Thorough technical understanding of DER technologies including storage (e.g., VRFB), micro nuclear reactors (MNRs), solar generation, and conventional engine/turbine generators.
• Familiarity with challenges in the microgrid environment including effective grounding, synchronization, distributed control, and remedial action schemes. 
• Familiarity with various regulatory frameworks for DER interconnections (e.g., CPUC Rule 21)
• Experience in submitting interconnection applications, and reviewing Utility studies which may include Detailed Studies, Facility Studies, and System Impact Studies
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam
• Collaboration with project managers, engineers, technicians, and regulators to ensure the successful implementation of power system projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to enable project success

Would be nice if you also had:

• PE in power or actively progressing towards that license
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Prior experience with protection or arc flash studies utilizing ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and/or SKM
• Prior experience with grounding or illumination studies utilizing CDEGS and/or AutoLUX

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecomm