Senior Grid Modeling Engineer, Large Scale Grid Integration
Software Development
Excel
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for renewable energy solutions grows, companies like SMA America are at the forefront of innovation. With a 25% increase in solar energy jobs in the past year, professionals with expertise in power system engineering are in high demand. This Senior Grid Modeling Engineer role offers a unique chance to work with a purpose-driven team, leveraging skills in simulation tools like PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise and collaborative approach, as well as their ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Grid Modeling Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. Application Engineering team at SMA America, providing modeling expertise for utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions. This position requires a strong foundation in power system engineering and advanced proficiency with simulation tools. As a subject-matter expert, the Senior Grid Modeling Engineer will serve as a liaison between the U.S. Application Engineering team and SMA's Global Competence Center, ensuring effective communication and alignment on modeling-related tasks.The Senior Grid Modeling Engineer will work in a hybrid work model, collaborating with a team-driven environment where their impact is seen and felt. With a focus on innovation and clean energy, SMA America offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.
What You Will Do
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in power system modeling and grid-integration analysis of SMA's utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions
- Provide modeling expertise to support the U.S. Application Engineering team, supplying analytical inputs required to conduct dynamic and steady-state studies
- Interpret ISO/TSO interconnection requirements and recommend appropriate SMA control configurations and parameter tuning
- Maintain and manage versions of SMA's model portfolio across PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, TSAT, and other simulation platforms
- Provide technical support to the U.S. Application Engineering team by troubleshooting model functionality and executing simulation studies
- Analyze inverter control modes and plant-level control strategies, including their interactions in solar, storage, and hybrid system configurations
- Prepare comprehensive modeling study reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables that clearly communicate simulation findings and recommendations
- Evaluate the impact of inverter-based resources on power system stability and propose technically sound mitigation strategies using SMA's technology portfolio
- Collaborate with SMA's Global Competence Center to ensure effective communication and alignment on modeling-related tasks
What We Are Looking For
- Strong foundation in power system engineering, with advanced proficiency with simulation tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, and TSAT
- Deep technical insight into inverter-based resource behavior and control
- Strong analytical rigor and ability to work effectively across U.S. and global teams
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a hybrid work model
- Experience with utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants, including interconnection requirements and control configurations
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot model functionality and execute simulation studies
- Ability to prepare comprehensive modeling study reports and technical documentation
- Experience working in a team-driven environment, with a focus on innovation and clean energy
Nice to Have
- Experience with other simulation platforms, such as MATLAB or Python
- Knowledge of power system stability and control, including mitigation strategies for inverter-based resources
- Experience with project management tools, such as Asana or Trello
- Certification in power system engineering or a related field
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plan
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Hybrid work model, with flexible scheduling and remote work options
- Collaborative and team-driven work environment, with a focus on innovation and clean energy
- Access to cutting-edge technology and simulation tools
- Comprehensive modeling study reports and technical documentation, with opportunities for publication and presentation
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Highlight your experience with simulation tools like PSS/E and PSCAD/EMTDC, and be prepared to provide examples of your work.
- Tip: Showcase your understanding of power system engineering and control, including inverter-based resource behavior and mitigation strategies.
- Tip: Demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your experience with utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants, including interconnection requirements and control configurations.
- Tip: Emphasize your problem-solving skills, including your ability to troubleshoot model functionality and execute simulation studies.
- Tip: Show your passion for innovation and clean energy, and highlight your experience working in a team-driven environment.
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