Lead Engineer – EV Grid Integration

Eaton’s CTO Corporate Technology Office division is currently seeking a Lead Engineer – EV Grid Integration.

The Lead Engineer EV Grid Integration position will lead and support technology development and execution for R&D projects related to DC fast charging, Vehicle to everything (V2X), and integration of EV with the electric grid and other DERs. The candidate is expected to lead and contribute to the development of smart charge management, advanced control and optimization, and implementation and validation of the integrated energy systems.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a technical contributor and/or lead in technology development and demonstration.
• Serve as an individual contributor and subject matter expert in government and non-government proposal development and/or project execution related to EV charging infrastructure and DER integration.
• Develop innovative charge management, energy management, and grid integration solutions.
• Support implementing state-of-the-art concepts and solutions into quick prototypes, feasibility studies, specifications, and eventually into larger systems and product components.
• Investigate, integrate, and validate new product designs abiding by time-based milestones. Engage multiple business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, National labs, Universities, and Utility Customers.
• Innovate, invent, and challenge state-of-art design & process by securing critical intellectual properties through patents and publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for technology roadmaps for specific applications that are linked to and supportive of the overall ERL and business strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert externally and internally. This includes leadership/active participation in external industry and technical groups, mentoring junior level staff and consulting internal business and engineering partners.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or PhD candidate close to graduation in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution, OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 3 years of industrial or entrepreneurial experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 5 years of industrial or entrepreneurial experience.
• Demonstrated strong experience in EV charging infrastructure and DER integration including one or more of the following topics: EV charger sizing and planning analysis; smart charge management; energy management and optimization; protection and protection coordination; site and edge controllers; communications; and DC distribution system.
• Must be able to relocate to Golden Colorado. Relocation assistance will be provided for those currently living in the USA.
• Future work visa sponsorship provided for USA candidates only.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using one or more of power systems simulation software such as Simulink, CYME, PSCAD, or other electromagnetic transient software.
• Experience with real-time simulations and hardware-in-the-loop platforms such as OPAL-RT, RTDS, or Typhoon.
• Hands-on experience with field or lab testing of EV chargers, PV inverters, energy storage systems, power converters and controllers, power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Experience in EV and charger protocols and standards such as OCPP, ISO15118, J1772, NACS, and CCS.
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C++, Java, and working experience with Github and Docker is a plus.
• Experience in implementing communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, UDP/IP, TCP/IP, MQTT will be a plus.

Skills

• Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with management, employees, customers, and suppliers. Senior management level communication and presentation skills.
• Business acumen with proven record of formulating value proposition. Able to identify strong business alignment with the government funding opportunity.
• Active leadership in a technical or industry event/group