Job Description:
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced PV and Energy Storage System (ESS) Design/Validation Engineer to provide modeling and test support of utility scale power systems that include PV, storage, power conversion and medium voltage componentry. This role requires experience with PV and ESS system designs, extensive electrical system modeling experience, and familiarity with power systems analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop models supporting the optimized design of integrated systems of utility-scale PV, ESS, battery management systems, power converters and their connection to medium voltage power systems.
- Develop sub-models from component specifications, evaluate competing designs based on component selection, and provide design recommendations based on substantive comparative analyses.
- Conduct electrical testing in laboratory and field settings on individual and integrated components in accordance with industry standards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams to enhance system design, safety, and performance.
- Document system designs, modeling results, and testing documentation, providing regular updates on project milestones.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of PV and/or ESS system design, validation and modeling, including some hands-on experience in hardware integration and testing.
- Expertise in engineered applications and solutions for PV/ESS installations.
- Understanding of electrical protection devices and safety standards
- Proficiency in electrical system simulation tools, such as but not limited to, Matlab/Simulink, PSPICE, and PSIM (or equivalent), and energy modeling tools such as PVSYST or equivalent. Preferred experience with power systems models such as PSCAD or equivalent.
- Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and safety awareness.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.
For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.