Power System Modeling & Controls Engineer (Contract) - TotalEnergies : Job Details

Société employeur: TotalEnergies E&P Research & Technology USA, Inc.

Domaine: Recherche, Innovation & Développement

Type de contrat: CDD

Expérience Minimum: 3 ans

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, producing and marketing fuels, natural gas, and low-carbon electricity. With over 100,000 employees, the company is committed to providing safer, more affordable, cleaner energy accessible to many. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US government is transforming the US economy with ambitious GHG reduction goals by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

We value partnerships with external recruitment providers. Contractors working with TotalEnergies are eligible for benefits such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance through their agency employers.

TotalEnergies promotes diversity and is dedicated to Equal Employment Opportunity, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. We also support reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or veterans. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We believe diversity and inclusion are critical to our success and strive to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds.

International Consideration

We regret that we cannot sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visas for this position.

Position: Power System Modeling & Controls Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join our team. This role involves developing advanced modeling and control techniques for electrical systems related to renewables and EV charging assets, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in power systems and power electronics modeling and controls.
• Design and develop power system models; perform high-fidelity dynamic simulations.
• Conduct power flow studies, short circuit, and transient stability analyses for interconnected systems, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Develop protection and control schemes for electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in R&D projects, contribute to scientific content, and develop intellectual property.
• Coordinate with internal teams, manage project progress, and support technology transfer.
• Translate research findings into reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage project costs, milestones, and relevance of results.

This position can be remote, based in Houston, TX, or other locations. Compensation depends on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Education/Experience:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or related fields.
• 3+ years in power systems, modeling, analysis, control, or optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ programming.
• Experience with transmission/distribution modeling, renewable integration, and smart grid tech.

Skills:

• Expertise in power system modeling tools (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink), EMT and HIL simulations (e.g., ETAP, PowerFactory, OPAL-RT).
• Strong understanding of power system protection, control, and stability; research experience (publications, patents).
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NERC, FERC); PE license is a plus.
• Fluent in English; French knowledge is a plus.

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