Form Energy
Senior Power Plant Engineer
$129K–$169K
Berkeley, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in power systems, power electronics, or controls engineering; internships, co-ops, research, or equivalent strong academic project experience are welcome.
- Education
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with a focus on power systems or power electronics.
About the job
Supports modeling and validation of power plant controls for grid interconnection, using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing for a DC-coupled energy storage plant.
What you'll do
- Model and validate the power plant controller against grid interconnection and compliance requirements.
- Build and run hardware-in-the-loop tests; develop plant-level electrical and controls simulations.
- Coordinate with equipment and controls suppliers, document test results, and support SCADA and meter integration.
What they ask for
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, focused on power systems or power electronics.
- Foundational knowledge of power systems fundamentals, including per-unit analysis, three-phase power, and grid interconnection basics.
- Exposure to power plant controls, grid compliance standards, or inverter-based resource behavior through coursework or projects.
- Familiarity with simulation/modeling tools such as Simulink, PSCAD, or HIL platforms.
Nice to have
- Exposure to SCADA interfaces, metering, or similar plant communication/data systems.
Pay
$128,662 – $168,844 (base salary)
Tools
Typhoon HIL, Simulink, PSCAD, IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, SCADA
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