Job Title:

Principal Power Systems Engineer Location:

San Jose, CA -

Onsite Duration:

6 months Contract-to-hire (Temp-to-perm)

Ideal Target Start Date:

ASAP Background Check/Drug Screen -

Both Required Job Description:

The client is looking for an expert/SME with electrical modeling experience specific to mini/micro-grids. The successful candidate will leverage advanced modeling and simulation techniques to support product development, system integration, testing activities, and long-term operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain electrical system models used to assess performance, reliability, and operational behavior. Perform engineering studies related to power flow, fault conditions, dynamic response, system stability, and equipment coordination. Evaluate operating scenarios under normal, abnormal, and contingency conditions. Support system architecture development through simulation-based analysis and technical recommendations. Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate design assumptions and improve system performance. Generate technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentation materials supporting design reviews and project milestones. Assist with system verification, commissioning support, and troubleshooting efforts when advanced modeling expertise is required. Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies based on analytical findings.

Requirements:

REQUIRED

PHD or master s in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline preferred. 10+ years of experience performing electrical system analysis, simulation, and modeling within utility, industrial, renewable energy, or distributed generation environments. Strong understanding of electrical network behavior, system dynamics, and converter-based technologies. Experience utilizing industry-standard power system simulation and analysis software.

PSCAD & MATLAB

experience is

REQUIRED

Knowledge of:

Electrical power conversion systems, Grid-connected and standalone power systems, System controls and automation, Protection and coordination principles, Power quality and reliability concepts, Fault analysis, and mitigation techniques Familiarity with industry regulations, interconnection requirements, and applicable engineering standards. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines in a fast-paced product development environment.