Microgrid Validation Lead

3 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Lead
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

  • Own the validation strategy and architecture for microgrid control systems.
  • Develop testing capabilities for controller behavior across normal operation, failure modes, communication delays, and equipment faults.
  • Design and evolve Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) laboratory infrastructure and simulation frameworks.
  • Evaluate and select simulation platforms, validation tools, and testing approaches.
  • Build automated test execution workflows, verification metrics, and reporting processes.
  • Define validation standards, best practices, documentation, and repeatable test methodologies.
  • Partner with engineers, utilities, and external stakeholders to define laboratory requirements, test plans, and performance criteria.
  • Validate controller performance under steady-state and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Analyze field operating data to improve simulation models and expand regression test coverage.
  • Support investigations into system performance issues and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–7+ years of experience in real-time system HIL validation, power system model verification, or a related validation discipline.
  • Experience designing, building, and operating laboratory environments used to validate electrical power systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop automated test pipelines, validation frameworks, and verification metrics for real-time or embedded systems.
  • Experience with real-time digital simulators such as RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, or comparable platforms.
  • Familiarity with power system modeling and simulation tools such as Simulink, Modelica, or similar technologies.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or operational validation of laboratory or utility-scale power systems.
  • Experience developing and executing validation plans for grid-forming inverter controls, microgrid controllers, or advanced power system controls.
  • Familiarity with industrial control and embedded programming environments such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, AcSELerator QuickSet, 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.
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
  • A systems-thinking mindset, strong technical judgment, and attention to detail that supports safe, reliable, and high-quality engineering outcomes.
  • Passion for mentoring others, solving complex technical challenges, and continuously improving engineering processes.

Benefits

  • Total compensation of $188,500–$205,400, including base salary and bonus.
  • Equity grant with a meaningful ownership stake in the parent company.
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO plus two company-wide breaks for the Fourth of July and end of year.
  • 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+.
  • Monthly perks including a $150 food stipend, $150 for cell phone and internet reimbursement, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, and free UrbanSitter access with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.

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