Grid Interconnection Engineer – Power Systems & ISO Studies

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp)

Irving (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, Texas, seeks an Engineer – Grid Integration and Interconnection to support a growing portfolio of Large Load and Generation projects. You will prepare interconnection applications and conduct studies across ISOs and compute upgrade costs through the development process to operation.

The role requires 4+ years in transmission/interconnection, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with CAISO/MISO/ERCOT/NYISO/PJM/SPP/ISO-NE.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
4+ years in transmission/interconnection in one or more ISO regions with interconnection applications.
4+ years in load flow, dynamic analysis and short-circuit studies using listed tools.
4+ years in injection, deliverability and ATC studies.
Understanding LMP/basis risk; experience a plus.
Analytical, problem-solving and teamwork skills; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage interconnection applications for large load and generator interconnections through development to operation.
Support steady state power flow and dynamic stability models, short circuit and SSO studies with PSCAD models and diagrams.
Analyze optimal POI locations, switching and protection schemes, and relay coordination studies.
Develop study models and perform injection, deliverability and transfer capability studies.
Assess transmission constraints and upgrade costs; participate in GIA negotiations and policy input.
Review ISO/Utilities interconnection queues and monitor ISO expansion plans.