Power System Modeling Principal Engineer

About the role

Eaton’s ES AMER HQ division is currently seeking a Power System Modeling Principal Engineer. This position will be based in Raleigh, NC. We are offering relocation assistance and sponsorship support for candidates who reside within the U.S. The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, evolution, and governance of Eaton’s power systems modeling strategy across multifidelity levels (architecture, reduced order, system level, and EMT grade).
• Define simulation structures and workflows integrating electrical, thermal, mechanical, and other multidomain interactions.
• Develop and own models for power system studies such as protection coordination, load flow, short circuit behavior, harmonics and power quality analysis, converter interactions, transient stability, dynamic response, resilience/blast radius analysis, and greenfield/brownfield datacenter evaluations.
• Build scalable model structures and reusable libraries using PSCAD and Simulink/Simscape Electrical as the primary environments for electrical system modeling.
• Lead multitool modeling workflows using electrical system tools (PSS®E, CYME, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, etc.) and Modelica based or other specialized environments for thermal fluid, mechanical, and Multiphysics studies, ensuring cross tool alignment and fidelity across all study types.
• Partner with System Architects and MBE teams to embed modeling insights into architecture selection, requirement definition, and design tradeoff decisions.
• Translate application engineering needs into modeling structures, fidelity targets, test cases, and simulation plans. Maintain traceability between modeling artifacts, architecture elements, and system requirements (aligning with MBSE practices).
• Cross-functional alignment & governance: Coordinate modeling activities across groups such as ERL, CDE, divisional engineering teams (UPS, switchgear, converters, transformers). Promote model governance, documentation standards, reusable assets, and consistent modeling practices across programs.
• Develop scalable simulation templates, standardized workflows, and reusable modeling patterns to accelerate adoption across the organization.
• Support real-time and hardware in the loop validation using platforms such as OpalRT, Typhoon HIL, and ETDS when required for system level verification.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics from an accredited institution
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power systems modeling such as: EMT simulation, system-level analysis in converter-dominated architectures.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s or PhD in Power Systems, Power Electronics from an accredited institution
• Experience using PSCAD and Simulink/Simscape Electrical as primary modeling environments for power system and EMT simulations.
• Experience with DC distribution systems, converter behavior, protection strategies, and grid/microgrid interconnection principles.
• Experience with defining modeling strategy, abstraction frameworks, and multifidelity approaches tailored to program needs.
• Experience modeling converter dominated DC distribution and datacenter power architectures, including hyperscale or mission critical applications.
• Experience with multitool simulation workflows, including tools such as PSCAD, Simulink/Simscape Electrical, CYME, PSS®E, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and Modelica based tools, with the ability to determine the right tool for different study types.
• Experience modeling multidomain interactions (electrical + thermal + mechanical or fluid) and using FMI/FMU for model interoperability.
• Experience integrating reduced order modeling, data-driven abstractions, or multifidelity workflows.
• Experience with HIL platforms such as OpalRT, Typhoon HIL, or ETDS for real-time model-based validation.
• Experience with PLECS or similar converter-level modeling tools for detailed switching and power electronics behavior.

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Prior experience influencing modeling direction, standards, or governance across multiple engineering groups.