Power Systems Engineer, Energy Storage

Description

• Develop automation tools for PSCAD and PSSE for interconnection studies using Python, C, or C++
• Occasional work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job
• Work with the product and controls design teams to translate power system requirements into site controller and inverter controller specifications, influencing6 system and plant-level control architecture.
• Build and strengthen in-house modeling capabilities for Redwood Energy's products in PSCAD and PSSE, including model validation against field and controller-hardware-in-the-loop behaviors.
• Set up and execute CHIL testing on platforms such as RTDS, OPAL-RT, or Typhoon HIL to validate inverter and site controller performance under grid disturbance and fault scenarios.
• Ensure control algorithms meet utility, ISO, and IEEE requirements including ERCOT interconnection specifications and IEEE 2800 compliance.
• Design, develop, and validate plant controller functions for battery energy storage systems including voltage regulation, frequency regulation, P–f and Q–V droop control, active/reactive power control loops, and fast frequency response.

Requirements

• Experience developing and validating user-defined inverter or plant controller models in PSCAD and/or PSSE.
• Familiarity working with utilities, ISOs, or renewable project developers is a plus.
• Solid understanding of synchronous machine dynamics, excitation and governor systems, and system-level stability concepts (frequency stability, voltage stability, weak grid operation).
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power systems and control systems (PhD preferred).
• Experience performing or supporting transmission-level engineering studies such as transient stability, protection coordination, harmonics, and insulation coordination is a plus.
• Experience with real-time simulation and CHIL environments (RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Strong foundation in classical and modern control theory including PID tuning, state-space modeling, small-signal stability analysis, and frequency-domain analysis (Bode plots)
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
• Expert proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for control algorithm development and testing.
• Hands-on experience with inverter-based resource modeling including grid-forming and grid-following control, PLL design, virtual inertia, and droop-based power control.
• Programming experience in Python, C, or C++ for model automation, controls integration, or testing workflows.
• Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance