R&D Engineer - Power Systems Simulation (UK) 

OPAL-RT Technologies is looking for an R&D Engineer, with a strong focus on power systems simulation.

Place of work : Edinburgh or surroundings, (partly remote position could be considered for strong candidates).

About OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES:

A global leader across a wide range of applications, our tools are used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, transportation, industrial manufacturing, and more. Founded in Quebec and strengthened by a global presence, OPAL-RT is moving forward with strong momentum!

We are driven by a shared ambition: to push the boundaries of what is possible through innovation. We are looking for autonomous, curious, and motivated people who take ownership of their responsibilities, understand the impact of their decisions, and build strong relationships with clients. Here, complexity is part of the challenge, and creativity, communication, technical knowledge, and problem-solving skills are what allow us to make a difference. By joining OPAL-RT, you will take part in this collective team adventure, where you will have an impact that reaches beyond borders while helping shape the future of simulation.

Imagine working for a company whose customers include Hydro-Québec, Caterpillar, ABB, EMBRAER, Ford, GE, GM, John Deere, RIVIAN, Texas Tech University, PNNL, and Pratt & Whitney! OPAL-RT has set itself the ambitious challenge of democratizing real-time simulation to make it accessible to every engineer and researcher.

Main Responsibilities : 

• Propose and execute power systems engineering and R&D projects.
• Support technical, business development and sales teams with specialized expertise on power system real-time simulation.
• Mentor technical team to raise skill levels in power system real-time simulation.
• Provide feedback on and support pre-release testing and validation of OPAL-RT’s power systems simulation tools.
• Write and present technical papers on  power systems simulation

Requirements :

• Education : Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering (or relevant field), master’s degree holders with 5+ years of academic/industrial research experience in power systems simulation.
• Experience : At least 5 years of hands-on real-time simulation of power systems simulation
• Required knowledge : Strong understanding of power system simulation, including applications, modeling and numerical methods. Strong experience with power systems simulation tools such as OPAL-RT’s eHS, PLECS and SPS or OPAL-RT’s HYPERSIM, RT-LAB and PSCAD. Strong experience with MATLAB, Simulink and relevant toolboxes for  power systems simulation. Understanding of concepts of FPGA implementation of numerical methods and algorithms for power system simulation.
• Language skills : Strong oral and written communication skills in English. French and/or German are a plus.
• Required skills  Ability to inspire confidence and gain buy-in through expertise and clear technical reasoning. Strong problem solving, design, analytical skills and out-of-the-box thinking, coming up with creative solutions on testing approaches in critical timelines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Proficient at writing process documentation. Highly autonomous and proactive in identifying improvements

Assets :

• Hardware and interfacing experience for hardware-in-the-loop testing of power electronic controllers.

A career with OPAL-RT will suit you if: 

• You dream of a professional environment that is also cooperative and friendly.
• You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.
• You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know-how by working side-by-side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing; Passion.
• You have chosen to be an important contributor to the technological progress in a multitude of industries around the world.
• You know your worth and seek a globally competitive salary.
• You want to grow your career within a company that encourages internal mobility and opens the door to new challenges.

*The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading. 

*Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is — we wouldn’t have it any other way.