Grid Code Engineer – Orlando, USA

Opdenergy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development in a leading international environment

Yearly bonus based on objectives

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Job summary

A growing renewable energy company is seeking a Grid Code Engineer in Orlando, Florida. The role involves leading the interconnection of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, along with strong knowledge of US interconnection processes and experience with simulation tools. The company offers career development, yearly bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy projects, especially solar PV and battery storage.
• Strong knowledge of US interconnection processes.
• Expert user with simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project compliance with interconnection and grid code requirements.
• Coordinate and review grid studies with consultants and suppliers.
• Support project teams during design, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

US interconnection processes (PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, CAISO, etc.)

Communication and coordination skills

Simulation tools (PSSE, PSCAD, DigSILENT, PSLF)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

DigSILENT

PSLF

Job description

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 19 years of experience. The company develops, builds, finances, manages, and operates high quality renewable energy projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2,6 GW (1,3 operational and + 1,3 ready to build / under construction) assets in operations and construction, whole portfolio under development sums up to over 18 GW.

We are currently looking for aGrid Code Engineerbased inUSA, who, in coordination with the Business Development and Construction teams, will lead the interconnection of renewable energy projects, considering the technical requirements of the Utilities and Applicable Law.

What will you help with?

• Ensure project compliance with interconnection and grid code requirements across different ISOs and utilities.
• Coordinate and review grid studies in collaboration with consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Analyze and validate plant models using PSSE, PSCAD, and DigSILENT.
• Support project teams during design, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical input to development and EPC teams.
• Interface with ISOs, utilities, and OEMs to clarify requirements and ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of IEEE, NERC, and FERC standards.
• Contribute to internal procedures and best practices for interconnection compliance.
• Review and comment on interconnection study reports and facility study agreements.
• Participate in technical meetings with ISOs and utilities during project development.
• Support modeling and validation of inverter-based resources and plant controllers.
• Assist in the preparation of grid compliance documentation and testing reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of US interconnection processes (PJM, ERCOT, SPP, MISO, CAISO, etc.).
• Experience in renewable energy projects, especially solar PV and battery storage.
• Expert user with simulation tools (PSSE, PSCAD, DigSILENT, PSLF).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

What do we offer?

• Career development in a leading international environment.
• Yearly bonus based on objectives
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401K

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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