Principal Power Systems Engineer - R&D
ON.energy · Houston, Texas, United States
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days ON.energy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of ON.energy's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ON.energy
- high 38 stale, 3 reposted of 64 open
- Hiring momentum
- 96 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ON.energy's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ON.energy.
About this role
The Principal Power Systems Modeling Engineer at ON.energy is responsible for leading power system modeling, validation, and grid performance assessment. This role involves defining modeling standards, managing the model lifecycle, and providing technical expertise for various projects and product developments. The engineer will collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure models accurately represent the company's hardware and meet grid requirements.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ON.energy as an employer.
What you need
- Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 12+ years of advanced power systems modeling experience, including EMT, RMS, dynamic modeling, inverter-based resources, BESS, large loads, or transmission-connected facilities
- Expertise with PSCAD, PSSE, PSLF, MATLAB/Simulink, and related simulation platforms
- Strong understanding of ISO and Utility interconnection requirements, MQT, NERC reliability standards, inverter-based resource requirements, and evolving large-load expectations
- Fluency in inverter controls, protection settings, firmware behavior, EMS functions, UPS/BESS architectures, and hardware/software integration
- Demonstrated ability to set technical direction, influence across engineering disciplines, review complex deliverables, communicate with external stakeholders, and create scalable engineering processes
Nice to have
- Experience with HIL or real-time simulation platforms
What you get
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed
- Role involves significant technical leadership and cross-department collaboration
- The position requires a high level of expertise and experience, which may limit applicants
- Benefits vary by role and location, and are subject to change
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Listed by ON.energy on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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