Grid Interconnection Engineer – Wind Power & EMT Studies

Progressive

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to support utility-scale renewable generation projects across North America. Focus areas include grid interconnection, dynamic modeling, and EMT studies, with emphasis on wind turbine dynamics and inverter-based resources.

The role leads technical efforts from interconnection applications through commissioning, coordinating with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development and power systems engineering.
  • Experience with transmission planning, grid interconnection, and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead interconnection activities and grid studies across North America.
  • Coordinate with ISOs, utilities, consultants and stakeholders.
  • Perform and review power system studies using PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, and DIgSILENT.
  • Validate dynamic models and analyze EMT studies.
  • Ensure compliance with NERC standards and regional grid codes.
  • Support commissioning, testing, and model verification.
  • Collaborate with global teams on renewable energy initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Power Systems
Grid Interconnection
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD
PSS/E
TSAT
DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to support utility-scale renewable generation projects across North America. Focus areas include grid interconnection, dynamic modeling, and EMT studies, with emphasis on wind turbine dynamics and inverter-based resources.

The role leads technical efforts from interconnection applications through commissioning, coordinating with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with

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