Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Post Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Electrical Engineer for a leading energy infrastructure client to support transmission, generation, and power delivery initiatives across the United States. The role emphasizes power system studies, utility interconnections, and grid reliability, providing autonomy and visibility with strategic impact.

You will collaborate with utilities, developers, project managers, and executives to evaluate planning and operating scenarios, contribute to

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in electric power transmission and/or generation.
• Proficiency with load-flow analysis software: PowerWorld, PSS/E, GE-PSLF, E-TAP.
• Knowledge of 69kV-765kV transmission and distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specs, drawings, and RFPs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with remote teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Electrical Engineering SME supporting project and facility managers.
• Develop technical solutions for power delivery and transmission projects.
• Prepare technical reports and provide engineering leadership.
• Communicate complex power system analysis results to executive stakeholders and investors.
• Scope power delivery projects and develop RFPs.
• Create rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates.
• Support land acquisition and permitting efforts.
• Participate in utility feasibility studies and interconnection discussions.
• Design power topology solutions for utility-scale projects.
• Evaluate operational scenarios through simulation modeling.
• Navigate ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• Maintain NERC and FERC compliance requirements.
• Conduct contingency analysis (N-1, N-1-1).
• Develop solutions such as reconductoring and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS).
• Support engineering, procurement, construction, and due diligence activities.

Skills

Power system studies

Load-flow analysis

Interconnection analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerWorld

PSS/E

GE-PSLF

E-TAP

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Electrical Engineer for a top energy infrastructure and power systems client. This individual will play a key role in supporting complex transmission, generation, and power delivery initiatives across the United States. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in power system studies, utility interconnections, and grid reliability while acting as a trusted technical advisor to both internal stakeholders and clients.

This engineer will work closely with utilities, developers, project managers, and executive leadership to evaluate transmission planning, capacity planning, and operational scenarios. The role offers significant autonomy and visibility, providing opportunities to influence strategic energy infrastructure decisions, support major interconnection projects, and develop innovative solutions for grid modernization, renewable integration, microgrids, and high-demand load applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex power system challenges while working in a flexible remote or hybrid environment.

Day-to-Day

• Serve as an Electrical Engineering SME supporting project and facility managers
• Develop technical solutions for power delivery and transmission projects
• Prepare technical reports and provide engineering leadership
• Communicate complex power system analysis results to executive stakeholders and investors
• Scope power delivery projects and develop RFPs
• Create rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates
• Support land acquisition and permitting efforts
• Participate in utility feasibility studies and interconnection discussions
• Design power topology solutions for utility-scale projects
• Evaluate operational scenarios through simulation modeling
• Navigate ISO/RTO interconnection processes
• Maintain NERC and FERC compliance requirements
• Conduct contingency analysis (N-1, N-1-1)
• Develop solutions such as reconductoring and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS)
• Support engineering, procurement, construction, and due diligence activities

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Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 5+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience
• Experience in electric power transmission and/or generation
• Proficiency with load-flow analysis software:
  • PowerWorld
  • PSS/E
  • GE-PSLF
  • E-TAP
• Knowledge of three-phase, high-voltage transmission and distribution systems (69kV-765kV)
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, specifications, drawings, and RFPs
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working collaboratively with remote teams and clients

Plusses

• 7+ years of power systems engineering experience
• Utility, ISO/RTO, or power delivery consulting experience
• Capacity planning and transmission planning background
• Experience performing:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Stability studies
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Voltage analysis
• Experience with renewable energy integration and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
• Data center power planning experience
• Microgrid experience with MW-scale blended resources and natural gas generation
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) experience
• Experience with inverter-based resources
• Python and/or MATLAB scripting experience
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD)