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, agile 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). (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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
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📌 Senior Power System Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Pune