Grid Integration Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Fully remote position

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an expert Grid Integration Specialist to join its fully remote engineering team, focusing on connecting renewable energy sources to the electrical grid.

You will analyze grid requirements, develop technical solutions, and collaborate with utility partners and project developers to overcome integration challenges, shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialization.
• 6+ years in power system analysis, grid connection studies, or renewable energy integration.
• Strong knowledge of power system dynamics, control theory, and grid codes.
• Experience with power system simulation software (PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP).

Responsibilities

• Analyze grid capacity, stability, and interconnection requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Develop technical specifications and methodologies for safe and efficient integration of distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Collaborate with grid operators, utilities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with interconnection standards and protocols.
• Design and evaluate power system studies, including stability analysis, fault studies, and harmonic distortion assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project development teams throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
• Stay informed about evolving grid technologies, standards, and best practices in renewable energy integration.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an expert Grid Integration Specialist to join their fully remote engineering team, focusing on connecting renewable energy sources to the electrical grid. This crucial role involves ensuring the seamless, stable, and reliable integration of intermittent power generation technologies, such as solar and wind, into existing power systems. You will analyze grid requirements, develop technical solutions, and collaborate with utility partners and project developers to overcome integration challenges. This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure, working on complex technical problems from anywhere, and contributing significantly to the expansion of clean energy worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze grid capacity, stability, and interconnection requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Develop technical specifications and methodologies for the safe and efficient integration of distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Collaborate with grid operators, utilities, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with interconnection standards and protocols.
• Design and evaluate power system studies, including stability analysis, fault studies, and harmonic distortion assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project development teams throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
• Stay informed about evolving grid technologies, standards, and best practices in renewable energy integration.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems or Grid Integration.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in power system analysis, grid connection studies, or renewable energy integration.
• In-depth knowledge of power system dynamics, control theory, and grid codes.
• Proficiency with power system simulation software (e.g., PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and their impact on grid stability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects driving the global energy transition.
• Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organization.