CareerPlan

R&D Power System Control Engineer

Richmond, Virginia, United States of AmericaFull-time$83k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Design, simulate, and optimize control systems for medium voltage AC power systems and grid-connected power electronic converters.

Role type

R&D Power System Control Engineer

Builds

Control system models, hardware/software components for power protection and energy distribution solutions

Domain

Power electronics, grid stability, medium voltage AC systems

Required skills

Control system design, MATLAB/Simulink modeling, power system analysis, converter control algorithms, stability studies, s-domain and z-domain analysis

Preferred skills

Experience with BESS, STATCOM, SFC, AVC, grid-forming/grid-following strategies

Technologies

MATLAB, Simulink, PID, droop control, PWM, PLL, dq/αβ transformations

Responsibilities

Analyze system requirements and develop control system models; Specify, develop, and integrate hardware and software components; Perform system testing, validation, and troubleshooting; Apply expertise in MV AC power systems and converter controls

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC