Microgrid Validation Engineer

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Quality Assurance and Testing
Intersect

Intersect

We deliver the fastest, cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy and data center infrastructure solutions for the scale of what comes next.

Internet Software & Services
1-10
Founded 2001

Description

  • Develop validation tools and simulation frameworks that test control algorithms across normal and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Design and maintain automated test execution workflows that improve validation efficiency, repeatability, and reporting.
  • Create scalable validation processes to support the growth and deployment of microgrid systems.
  • Partner with controls engineers, power systems engineers, utilities, and external stakeholders to define validation scenarios, test cases, and performance requirements.
  • Verify controller behavior under normal operating conditions and abnormal system events.
  • Establish objective performance metrics and acceptance criteria to assess system readiness.
  • Analyze field operating data to improve simulation fidelity and identify untested edge cases.
  • Incorporate operational insights into regression test suites to strengthen validation coverage.
  • Support root-cause investigations and validation efforts for system performance issues.
  • Maintain laboratory validation capabilities, including HIL environments, test infrastructure, traceability, and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2–5+ years of experience in real-time system HIL validation, SIL testing, power system model verification, or related validation disciplines.
  • Experience designing automated test pipelines, verification methodologies, and performance metrics for real-time or embedded systems.
  • Hands-on experience with real-time simulators and validation platforms, including SIL, HIL, or comparable testing environments.
  • Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Simulink, Modelica, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or operational validation of laboratory or utility-scale power systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial control and embedded programming languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C.
  • Experience using modern software development practices, including version control, automated testing, and validation workflows.
  • Understanding of utility interconnection requirements, grid operations, and energy market participation; ERCOT experience is preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and system reliability.
  • A proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

  • Total compensation of $118,750–$137,500, including base salary and bonus.
  • Equity grant in the parent company.
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO, plus company-wide breaks for Fourth of July and year-end.
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
  • Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.
  • Free access to Spring Health, including 5 therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account through Wellhub+.
  • $150 monthly food stipend and $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement.
  • Pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free UrbanSitter access with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical.

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