Grid Interconnection Engineer — Power Systems & Studies

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. in Irving, Texas, is seeking a Grid Integration and Interconnection Engineer to support interconnection studies and applications for large load and generation projects.

You will prepare interconnection applications, perform stability and short-circuit analyses, and help optimize POI locations across ISOs and NERC regions. The role requires strong collaboration, timely delivery, and the ability to adapt priorities to ISO deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years in transmission/interconnection in ISO regions with interconnection experience.
• Experience preparing interconnection applications for ISOs (CAISO, MISO, ERCOT, NYISO, PJM, SPP, ISO-NE).
• Experience with load flow, dynamic and short-circuit studies using listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interconnection applications for large load interconnection and generator interconnections.
• Support steady state, dynamic stability, short circuit and SSO studies.
• Analyze optimal POI locations and interconnection flow and protection schemes.
• Support GIA negotiations and regulatory input to improve interconnection processes.
• Review ISO interconnection queues and transmission expansion plans.

Skills

Analytical ability

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerGEM TARA

PSS/E

PSLF

DSATools

ASPEN/CAPE

Job description

Vistra Corp. in Irving, Texas, is seeking a Grid Integration and Interconnection Engineer to support interconnection studies and applications for large load and generation projects.

You will prepare interconnection applications, perform stability and short-circuit analyses, and help optimize POI locations across ISOs and NERC regions. The role requires strong collaboration, timely delivery, and the ability to adapt priorities to ISO deadlines.