Electric Power EngineersRemote
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Interconnection and Planning
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Interconnection studiesLoadflow analysisShort circuit analysisTransient stability analysisIBR modellingTransmission planningFERC interconnection requirementsNERC interconnection requirementsISO interconnection requirementsPSSETARAPSLFPowerWorldASAPENPSCADPythonC#SQLC
About this role
Electric Power Engineers is focused on designing the grid of the future. They are seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in Interconnection or Transmission Planning to perform complex studies, develop models, and support clients in navigating interconnection processes.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex interconnection studies including loadflow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Eastern Interconnect & ERCOT. Ideally focusing on SERC, ERCOT MISO or SPP
- Develop IBR and large load models required for interconnection applications, validate their performance against ISO/Utility requirements and benchmark their response across various software platforms (e.g. PSSE/PSCAD/TSAT)
- Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades
- Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Eastern Interconnect
- Collaborate with other team members on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes
- Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided
- Support the development of new products and services
- Carry out additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the electric energy industry
- Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies and processes
- Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards
- In-depth knowledge of at least one but preferably several of the following software packages: PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PowerWorld. ASPEN and PSCAD
- Direct experience working at an ISO/Utility or on behalf of these entities as a consultant
- Experience with large-load interconnection studies and modelling
- Automation experience (Python, C#, SQL)