Research Engineer II (Electrical/ Power Systems / Clean/Renewable Energy)
Core
Research Engineer supporting R&D projects on microgrid cybersecurity and digital twins for power system networks, control/energy management systems, and DERs (ESS, PV, EV chargers) within a university research institute.
Role type
Research Engineer (Power Systems & Cybersecurity)
Builds
Digital twins of power system networks, control/energy management systems, and DERs; microgrid solutions and power system network simulations.
Domain
Clean/Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Microgrids, Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Digital twin development, real-time simulation, test instrumentation setup, test planning and coordination, safety and quality assessments, technical documentation, stakeholder engagement, project reporting
Preferred skills
Microgrid/ESS/EVSE technical standards knowledge, cybersecurity technical standards knowledge, OPAL RT simulation platform, MATLAB, electrical and power systems familiarity, test & measurement instruments, sensors/sensor networks, PLC systems
Technologies
OPAL RT, MATLAB, real-time simulation platforms, test instrumentation, PLC systems
Responsibilities
Assist in development of digital twins of power system networks, control/energy management systems and DERs; Perform testing of microgrid solution and/or power system network using real-time simulation platform; Conduct hands-on setup of test instrumentation and tests on actual equipment-under-test; Lead test planning/coordination activities at EPGC facility or collaborators' locations; Perform safety and quality assessments, periodic operation and inspection tasks related to test setups; Author technical publications for completed or ongoing research projects.
Seniority
Mid-level Research Engineer (2+ years experience preferred)