Sungrow is expanding its advanced real-time simulation capabilities and is seeking a highly technical HIL Simulation Engineer for its Dubai regional Hardware-in-the-Loop laboratory, focused on validation and grid compliance certification of utility-scale BESS and PV inverters, serving as a key technical bridge between regional teams, global R&D, Control Engineering, Technical Marketing, and Grid Compliance groups.
About the Role – Real-Time Simulation & Grid Compliance
Core Focus: Validation and grid compliance certification of utility-scale BESS and PV inverters
Testing Environments: Designing and maintaining CHIL and PHIL test environments
Grid Codes: IEEE 1547, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, EREC G99, NEM, and other international standards
Communication Protocols: Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850 for control and interconnection
Global Collaboration: Bridge between regional lab execution and headquarters strategy
🇦🇪 Dubai Regional Lab Opportunity & Career Growth
Strategic Location: Dubai, UAE – regional hub for Sungrow’s real-time simulation laboratory
High-Impact Role: Work at the forefront of renewable energy grid integration technology
Global Exposure: Regional and international travel to support project coordination and stakeholder engagement
Career Growth: Path toward senior technical leadership in grid compliance and simulation engineering
Position Overview
This HIL Simulation Engineer role at Sungrow in Dubai is a hands-on individual contributor position focused on designing, developing, and maintaining CHIL and PHIL test environments using real-time simulation platforms. You will lead verification and certification activities for BESS and PV inverter controls against major international grid codes, develop and validate dynamic plant models including inverter models, battery models, and Power Plant Controller (PPC) logic, drive test automation using Python or similar tools, serve as a technical escalation point for complex control and communication issues, and lead end-to-end execution of regional semi-physical grid simulation projects.
Why This Role Matters: As HIL Simulation Engineer at Sungrow in Dubai, you validate and certify utility-scale BESS and PV inverters against major international grid codes, work hands-on in a state-of-the-art real-time HIL laboratory reproducing real on-site issues, bridge regional execution with global R&D and headquarters strategy, apply strong Python, C/C++, and MATLAB/Simulink skills to real renewable energy projects, and play a high-impact role at the forefront of grid integration technology for a global renewable energy leader.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Grid Compliance
- Design, develop, and maintain CHIL and PHIL test environments
- Lead verification and certification for BESS and PV inverter controls
- Ensure compliance with IEEE 1547, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120, EREC G99, NEM, and other grid codes
- Develop and validate dynamic plant models, including PPC logic
- Drive test automation using Python or similar tools for efficiency
Technical Escalation & Issue Resolution
- Serve as a high-level escalation point for control and communication issues
- Resolve issues related to Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850 protocols
- Reproduce and analyze on-site problems in the regional lab
- Coordinate with headquarters to ensure timely closure of technical issues
- Lead end-to-end execution of regional grid simulation and customer delivery projects
Cross-Functional & Technical Marketing Support
- Generate simulation-backed data and reports supporting technical marketing
- Host laboratory visits and deliver real-time HIL demonstrations to customers
- Collaborate with Sales and Technical Solution Engineering during bidding phases
- Contribute to white papers and brand authority through technical insights
Laboratory Technical Support
- Perform hands-on testing and validation in the real-time HIL laboratory
- Support efficient scheduling and utilization of test resources
- Provide technical input on hardware and software platform enhancements
- Maintain lab readiness to meet project deadlines and customer demonstrations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Systems, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in real-time simulation, HIL testing, or inverter/BESS control validation
- Demonstrated technical leadership on complex projects
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency with real-time simulation platforms
- Deep understanding of utility-scale PV inverters and BESS operation and control strategies
- Extensive experience with international grid codes and interconnection requirements
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and MATLAB/Simulink
- Familiarity with Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, and IEC 61850 communication protocols
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience with plant-level (station-level) semi-physical simulation models
- Joint commissioning experience with third-party systems such as EMS or SVG
- Exposure to multiple real-time simulation platforms
Language & Travel Requirements
- Fluency in English or Chinese required; bilingual proficiency is a strong advantage
- Regional and international travel may be required for project coordination and lab activities
About Sungrow
Sungrow is a global renewable energy leader expanding its advanced real-time simulation capabilities through a growing regional lab in Dubai. This HIL Simulation Engineer role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of renewable energy grid integration, combining deep simulation expertise with real customer projects and global collaboration between regional teams and headquarters, making it an ideal fit for a technical expert ready to bridge regional execution with global strategy.
Career Excellence: Drive renewable energy grid integration forward with Sungrow’s state-of-the-art real-time HIL laboratory in Dubai.
Who Should Apply?
- Power Systems Engineers: With 5+ years of real-time simulation or HIL testing experience
- Grid Compliance Specialists: With expertise in IEEE 1547 and international grid codes
- BESS/PV Inverter Engineers: With control strategy and validation experience
- Automation Programmers: Skilled in Python, C/C++, and MATLAB/Simulink
- Bilingual Technical Experts: Fluent in English or Chinese, comfortable with global collaboration
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