Grid Integration & Studies Engineer

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead interconnection and reliability studies for North American projects. You will work with ISO codes, dynamic models (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT) and coordinate with Global Engineering to ensure compliance and timely project interconnections.

The role requires ABET‑accredited electrical power engineering degree, 5+ years in energy development or transmission planning, strong communication, travel up to 20%, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical power engineering ABET-accredited.
• 5+ years of experience in renewable or traditional energy development or transmission planning.
• Experience with HV and transmission system planning and project interconnection processes.
• Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT).

Responsibilities

• Track ISO codes and requirements related to reliability standards, project interconnection and dynamic models.
• Assess ISO grid code compliance based on the existing product portfolio.
• Provide guidance on interface to meet code and interconnection processes.
• Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders regarding data, interconnection planning, studies, and commissioning reports.
• Coordinate internal support from Global Engineering during interconnection process and track required data.
• Conduct simulations with dynamic models representing wind turbine generators and plant controllers to meet reliability standards and ISOs requirements.
• Liaise with Global Engineering Grid Integration to develop NA strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical power engineering (ABET-accredited)

PhD in Power Electronics (desirable)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/e

TSAT

DIgSILENT

DigSILENT-Power Factory

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Track and keep up to date the respective ISOs codes and requirements as they relate to the reliability standards, project interconnection and dynamic models
• Assess the respective ISOs grid code compliance based on the existing product portfolio
• Provide guidance regarding the interface to meet the respective code and interconnection process
• Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders concerning project application data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models), interconnection process (planning, studies), and commissioning (plant test, commissioning reports)
• Support project owner during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all the data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models, test reports) required for project interconnection
• Conduct simulations with the dynamic models (PSS/e, TSAT, PSCAD) representing the wind turbine generators and plant controller, including the elements comprising the Balance of Plant to meet the reliability standards, ISO’s code, or to demonstrate the dynamic model’s quality
• Be the liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration group, developing strategies to support business in North America

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• PHD in Power Electronics is desirable
• 5 plus years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning
• Experience with HV and transmission system planning, especially project interconnection processes
• Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT)
• Knowledge and experience with power systems integration (onshore wind farms), project application, reliability standards and ISOs interconnection requirements
• Broad knowledge and familiarity with the NERC reliability standards, and most representative ISOs codes in North America (ERCOT, NSPI, CAISO, AESO, SaskPower, Hydro Quebec)
• Above‑average expertise using different software languages for dynamic model analysis (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DigSILENT-Power Factory) for studying power systems integration
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking
• Clear and concise technical report writing and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to obtain a passport to travel internationally
• Good command of English as primary language
• Other languages are a plus (German, Spanish, French)
• Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical)
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in power systems integration, project interconnection processes, and compliance with reliability standards and ISOs codes. Proficient in dynamic model analysis using specialized software to support renewable energy projects.