Senior Power Systems Engineer, IBR Modeling, PSS/E and PSCAD

The role

The Senior Power Systems Engineer provides power system modeling and grid integration analysis for utility scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions. This role supports the U.S. Application Engineering team through dynamic and steady state studies and electromagnetic transient analysis.

What you will do

• Perform modeling and analysis of utility scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants
• Interpret ISO and TSO interconnection requirements and recommend control configurations
• Maintain and manage versions of SMA's model portfolio across simulation platforms
• Provide technical support to the U.S. Application Engineering team
• Analyze inverter control modes and plant level control strategies
• Prepare modeling study reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• Evaluate the impact of inverter based resources on power system stability
• Coordinate with SMA's Global Competence Center on modeling related tasks
• Collaborate with SMA's modeling team in Germany
• Support SMA's participation in industry working groups and technical discussions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the utility scale renewable energy sector involving photovoltaic or energy storage systems
• At least 3 years of hands on experience developing and analyzing dynamic and steady state models of inverter based resources using PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC
• Working knowledge of utility scale PV and BESS plant design
• Working knowledge of power electronic converters and plant level integration
• Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally and work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience with TSAT modeling tools, particularly in ERCOT and MISO jurisdictions
• Experience performing power system analyses including SMIB generation modeling, power flow, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, and short circuit analyses
• Experience with hardware in the loop platforms such as RTDS/GTSOC, OPAL-RT, or Typhoon HIL
• Familiarity with Python, ASPEN OneLiner, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools
• Familiarity with medium voltage transformers, MV switchgear, and protection system design
• Familiarity with grid forming inverter technology and advanced battery storage control solutions
• Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, IEEE technical standards, and grid code requirements

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Aetna, plus Kaiser in California
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums
• Up to $1,500 a year to HSA on the high deductible plan
• $0 employee only dental and vision options
• Short and long term disability
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development
• Relocation assistance available on a case by case basis

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind
• Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible
• Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa tied employment authorization are not eligible
• Position is open to candidates located within the continental United States only

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. It provides solar inverter technology and solutions for residential rooftops to large scale utility plants.