**Job Description**
The Grid Automation and Control (GAC) Group of the Power Systems and Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL is seeking an exceptional individual to support research in advancing electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling and simulation of the power grid, particularly as it transitions to a modern grid with increasing growth of load and inverter-based resources (IBRs). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team to develop and apply state-of-the-art energy system modeling techniques, software, and simulations for breakthrough engineering and techno-economic analysis of the emerging future electric grid and broader interconnected energy systems. This role involves developing cutting-edge EMT modeling, simulation, and analysis technologies for the future modern power grid, leveraging solid power system modeling expertise to develop next-generation EMT simulators to address the challenges of operating a future grid.
**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong background in power systems modeling and simulation.
• Strong expertise in EMT modeling and simulation (e.g., PSCAD, EMTP, RTDS, Hypersim, or similar platforms).
• Solid understanding of inverter-based resources, power electronics, and system protection.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Julia).
• Demonstrated leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project responsibilities (for Researcher III).
• Demonstrated experience in management of projects and ability to execute with a high degree of independence (for Researcher III).
• Experience with large-scale power system simulation and model reduction techniques (Preferred).
• Hands-on experience with EMT/Phasor-domain-based power system transient simulator development (Preferred).
• Knowledge of parallel and distributed computing for EMT simulations (Preferred).
• Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages (Preferred).
• Familiarity with GPU acceleration of numerical solvers, parallel sparse matrix operations, or time-domain simulations is a plus (Preferred).
• Knowledge of modern GPU hardware and architectures is a plus (Preferred).
• Experience with commercial software development and GUI development is a plus (Preferred).
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (Preferred).
**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Related fields
**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 2 or more years (Bachelor’s) for Researcher II
• 3 or more years (Master’s) for Researcher III
• 5 or more years (Bachelor’s) for Researcher III
Other:
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
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