Engineer I – Grid Integration of Emerging Technologies & Transmission Optimization - Dallas, TX[...]

EEPLUS; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EEPlus seeks an Engineer I to join the Grid Integration of Emerging Technologies & Transmission Optimization team. The role focuses on transmission planning and grid integration for wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

Responsibilities include conducting interconnection studies, analyzing grid reliability, and developing optimization tools to improve market access and congestion pricing in ERCOT and other markets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in power systems or closely related field.
• Experience with power system planning, modeling, and grid-code studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform system studies for transmission planning and grid integration of emerging technologies (wind, solar, energy storage).
• Conduct grid interconnection studies (steady-state, short circuit, transient stability).
• Develop and apply optimization tools for market accessibility and congestion analysis.
• Support reliability analyses, system strength, SSR, and stability studies in ERCOT and other markets.
• Coordinate project updates for renewable energy grid projects.

Skills

Power systems

Python

R

Education

Master's in power systems

Tools

PSS/e

PSCAD-EMTDC

PowerWorld Simulator

ETAP

TSAT

ASPEN Oneliner

Job description

Engineer I - Grid Integration of Emerging Technologies & Transmission Optimization

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description:

Perform system studies with a team of engineers to provide next-generation engineering solutions associated with transmission planning and grid integration of emerging technologies, including wind, solar, and utility-scale energy storage technologies.

Conduct grid interconnection studies, including but not limited to steady-state contingency analysis, short circuit assessment, and transient stability studies for renewable projects globally, ensuring compliance with various grid code requirements.

Work within a team of transmission planning and generation interconnection engineers to execute transmission planning, grid reliability, grid interconnection, distribution planning, and advanced power system studies.

Evaluate the feasibility and application of new FACTS technologies on the transmission system to optimize performance of the transmission system.

Support large load customers such as Green Hydrogen developers, hyperscale data center operators, and AI centers in evaluating optimal locations for facility additions.

Provide technical expertise and support for system reliability analysis, system strength assessments, and Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) and stability analysis in ERCOT and other deregulated energy markets.

Develop algorithms and optimization tools for market accessibility analysis, congestion pricing, and feasibility studies for renewable and fossil-based energy solutions.

Assist in the development of advanced optimization tools for evaluating emerging technologies like energy storage on electric grids.

Perform generation interconnection and transmission system reliability studies as per ERCOT and other relevant ISO/RTO standards.

Coordinate project updates and completion for various renewable energy grid projects.

Develop detailed dynamic models for various renewable energy technologies, including wind turbines, solar inverters, and battery storage systems.

Perform power system analysis using PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, PSS/E, ASPEN, PSCAD, and scripting languages like Python.

Qualifications:

Masters in power systems with experience in power system planning, system modeling and grid code compliance studies.

Working knowledge of PSS/e, PSCAD-EMTDC, PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT and ASPEN Oneliner is preferred for this position

Working knowledge or prior experience of scripting languages such as R, Python preferred for this position.

Good communication, team player and collaboration skills are preferred for this position.

At EEPlus, we bring together engineers, analysts, and problem-solvers to deliver solutions for the next-generation grid.

We value expertise, collaboration, and impact and are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of energy, we’d love to hear from you.