Senior Grid Modeling Engineer

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SMA AmericaRenewable Energy

Continental U.S. candidates only.Full-TimeSenior

Salary137,000 - 157,000 USD per year

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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Master's preferred).
Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in the utility-scale renewable energy sector.
At least 5 years of experience developing dynamic and steady-state models using PSS/E, TSAT, and PSCAD/EMTDC.
Knowledge of power system analyses (SMIB generation, power flow, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, short-circuit).
Familiarity with Python, ASPEN OneLiner, or MATLAB.
Understanding of power electronic converters, medium-voltage transformers, MV switchgear, and protection design.
Familiarity with NERC reliability standards and IEEE technical standards.
Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis.

Serve as a subject-matter expert in the modeling and analysis of utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants.
Interpret ISO/TSO interconnection requirements (e.g., ERCOT, MISO, CAISO, ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, SPP).
Maintain and manage versions of SMA's model portfolio across PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, TSAT.
Provide technical support to the U.S. Application Engineering team by troubleshooting model functionality.
Analyze inverter control modes and plant-level control strategies.
Prepare comprehensive modeling study reports and technical documentation.
Evaluate the impact of inverter-based resources on power system stability.
Act as a liaison between the U.S. Application Engineering team and SMA's Global Competence Center.
Collaborate with SMA's modeling team in Germany.
Participate in industry working groups (e.g., NERC, ESIG, ISOs, TSOs).

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