Smaamerica
Senior Grid Modeling Engineer, Large Scale Grid Integration
Remote, US · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$137k-$157kDetected 28 days ago
PythonMATLABNLPComplianceProduct ManagementExcelCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeRenewable Energy
About the role
- The Senior Grid Modeling Engineer serves as a subject-matter expert in power system modeling and grid-integration analysis of SMA's utility-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage solutions.
- The ideal candidate brings strong analytical rigor, a collaborative approach, and the ability to work effectively across U.S. and global teams.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage versions of SMA's model portfolio across PSS/E, PSCAD/EMTDC, TSAT, and other simulation platforms used in the North American market.
- Provide technical support to the U.S. Application Engineering team by troubleshooting model functionality and executing simulation studies to validate dynamic model behavior against design specifications.
- Develop and deliver internal and external training materials on modeling tools, methodologies, and SMA model capabilities, supporting customer engagements, workshops, and technical presentations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational and departmental objectives.
- Collaborate with SMA's modeling team in Germany by providing feedback on model performance, identifying potential issues, recommending new functionality, and communicating emerging modeling requirements and trends in North America.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product management, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements and modeling-related initiatives.
Requirements
- a doctoral degree is highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5--7 years of professional experience in the utility-scale renewable energy sector, specifically involving photovoltaic and energy storage systems.
- Experience performing power system analyses including SMIB generation modeling, power flow, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, and short-circuit analyses is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with Python, ASPEN OneLiner, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools is advantageous.
- Familiarity with NERC reliability standards, IEEE technical standards, and grid-code requirements across major North American system operators is advantageous.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
- A master's degree is preferred
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms such as RTDS/GTSOC, OPAL-RT, or Typhoon HIL is a strong plus.
- Experience with TSAT modeling tools, particularly in ERCOT and MISO jurisdictions, is a strong plus.
Compensation
- Base salary range of $137,000 to $157,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus bonus eligibility.
Benefits
- Base salary range of $137,000 to $157,000 annually, dependent on experience, plus bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, including $0 premium options.
Equal opportunity
- Our EEO Policy
- We are an equal opportunity employer and we make our employment decisions on the basis of merit and without regard to one's race, color, creed, sex (includes gender, pregn
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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