Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration

Location: Remote
Department: Grid Planning Section

Position Overview

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 PSS®E 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).

• Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).

• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.

• Strong experience in:

  • PSS®E 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).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).

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.

We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've 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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Original Posting:

August 14, 2026