Power Systems Engineer II - Interconnection Studies

August 29

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engineering design • power system studies • site layouts • Utility PV Solar • Utility BESS

51 - 200 employees

⚡ Energy

Description

• Perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analyses using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSLF. • Develop and validate PSCAD models for renewable generation resources, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems. • Support and conduct NERC compliance studies to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and RTO/ISO processes and their interactions. • As a secondary responsibility, perform system studies including but not limited to protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality. • As a secondary responsibility, design collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing. • As a secondary responsibility, create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system (BOS). • Write reports and make presentations describing studies performed, solutions developed, and value obtained. • Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes. • May lead multiple projects of varying complexity. • May evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures, and criteria. • May prepare project documentation. • Support client interaction for multiple projects. • May assign tasks to and direct less experienced team members to complete assignments. • May assist with proposals to provide professional services. • May provide mentoring for staff engineers. • Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence. • Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. • Receives a review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment. • Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines. • Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Electrical Engineering or similar. • EIT Certificate or PE Licensure is desirable. • Prior experience with the interconnection processes in major ISOs such as ERCOT, NYISO, MISO, and CAISO. • Familiarity with interconnection processes in other ISOs/RTOs is a plus. • 2+ years of experience in power systems analysis. • Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF or similar. • Knowledge of power distribution, transmission, solar PV systems or energy storage systems is desirable. • Experience with renewable energy projects and grid integration. • Experience applying Python or similar programming languages for process automation is desirable. • Experience working with different vendor provided dynamic models is preferred. • Ability to identify and solve complex problems. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to be both creative and analytical. • Detail-oriented and accurate. • Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus. • Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance. • Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA. • Monthly health and wellness stipend. • Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay. • Paid parental leave. • 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately. • Profit-sharing. • Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.