Grid Interconnection Engineer - Wind & EMT Studies

Progressive / SThree Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive / SThree Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to lead interconnection activities for utility-scale renewable projects across North America, with a focus on wind dynamics and EMT studies.

You will model and review power system studies (PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, DIgSILENT), validate dynamic models, ensure NERC compliance, and collaborate with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and global teams from development through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 5+ years in renewable energy development, power systems engineering, transmission planning, or grid interconnection.
• Hands-on experience with power system simulation and dynamic studies.
• Experience supporting renewable generation interconnection projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission networks, reliability standards, and grid compliance.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical efforts from interconnection application through commissioning.
• Coordinate with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Perform and review power system studies using PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, DIgSILENT.
• Dynamic model validation, tuning, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with NERC standards and regional grid codes.
• Support commissioning activities and model verification.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Renewable energy development

Transmission planning

Grid interconnection

Dynamic modeling

Technical communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

TSAT

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Progressive / SThree Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to lead interconnection activities for utility-scale renewable projects across North America, with a focus on wind dynamics and EMT studies.

You will model and review power system studies (PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, DIgSILENT), validate dynamic models, ensure NERC compliance, and collaborate with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and global teams from development through commissioning.