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Insight Global

Power Electronics Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

Strong understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system. * Strong understanding of power system modeling. * Understanding ...

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ION Solar

Solar Installer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid * Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis ...

ION Solar

Residential Solar Installer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid * Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis ...

ION Solar

Residential Solar Installer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid * Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis ...

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Power Electronics Engineer

Richmond, VA • On-site

Insight Global
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$135K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Position: Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA

Relocation packages offered

Pay: $135,000-$145,000


REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Senior Engineer: 5+ years of directly related experience.
  • Staff Engineer: 8+ years of directly related experience.
  • A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year toward the qualifications.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of AC/DC fundamentals, including three-phase power systems, the power grid, and the electric transmission system.
  • Strong understanding of power system modeling.
  • Understanding of protection principles and practices for transmission lines, distribution feeders, and major substation equipment.
  • Experience using power system analysis and modeling tools such as PSS/E, ASPEN, PSCAD, RSCAD, RTDS, PowerWorld, DSATools, PowerGem's TARA, MATLAB, MAXWELL 3D, and SYNERGI.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and identifying best-practice opportunities.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain NERC certifications.
  • Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs)
  • Grid-Forming (GFM) and Grid-Following (GFL) inverter controls
  • FACTS devices (STATCOMs, SVCs)
  • HVDC systems
  • Power system modeling and simulation
  • Renewable energy integration (solar, wind, battery storage)
  • Grid stability and reliability studies
  • PSCAD, RSCAD, PSS/E, RTDS, Python, and MATLAB experience



JOB DESCRIPTION:

Insight Global's client, a leading regulated utility and owner/operator of transmission, distribution, and generation assets, is seeking a Senior or Staff Engineer to join its Electric Transmission Planning & Strategic Initiatives team. This engineer will play a key role in evaluating and implementing advanced technologies that support transmission planning, grid reliability, renewable energy integration, and long-term system growth. The position will provide technical expertise related to Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), Grid-Forming (GFM) and Grid-Following (GFL) inverter controls, FACTS devices, and HVDC technologies, while performing power system modeling, load flow, dynamic, transient, electromagnetic, and real-time digital simulation studies. This individual will collaborate with internal engineering teams, inverter manufacturers, vendors, and OEMs to analyze emerging technologies, support large-scale renewable energy projects, address increasing data center load growth, and develop innovative solutions that enhance grid stability, reliability, and overall system performance.