Grid Interconnection Engineer: Power Systems & POI

Vistra Energy; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Energy in Irving, Texas seeks an Engineer – Grid Integration and Interconnection to support large load and generator interconnections. You will work on interconnection applications, model quality, and studies across ISOs to determine POI locations and upgrade costs.

The role requires 4+ years in transmission/interconnection, proficiency with PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E, PSLF, DSATools and ASPEN/CAPE, plus strong teamwork and deadline discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 4 years in transmission/interconnection processes in ISO regions (CAISO, MISO, ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, SPP, ISO-NE).
• 4+ years in load flow, dynamic analysis and short-circuit studies using listed tools.
• 4+ years in injection, deliverability and ATC studies.
• Knowledge of LMP, basis risk, curtailment risk is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team player and able to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage interconnection applications for large load and generator interconnections.
• Support steady state power flow and dynamic stability models, short circuit and SSO studies.
• Analyze optimal interconnection locations, switching and protection schemes.
• Develop and manage study models for injection, deliverability and transmission studies.
• Review ISO/Utilities interconnection queue and transmission expansion plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Meeting deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerGEM TARA

PSS/E

PSLF

DSATools

ASPEN/CAPE

Job description

Vistra Energy in Irving, Texas seeks an Engineer – Grid Integration and Interconnection to support large load and generator interconnections. You will work on interconnection applications, model quality, and studies across ISOs to determine POI locations and upgrade costs.

The role requires 4+ years in transmission/interconnection, proficiency with PowerGEM TARA, PSS/E, PSLF, DSATools and ASPEN/CAPE, plus strong teamwork and deadline discipline.