Interconnection Engineer

Progressive; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive in Richmond, VA is seeking an Interconnection Engineer with foundational power systems experience and a strong interest in renewable energy integration. This role offers hands-on work performing transmission and distribution interconnection studies and supporting utility applications.

The ideal candidate should be proficient with PSSE and PSCAD and have a solid understanding of power system fundamentals, with 1–4 years in interconnection or related fields.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering required.
• 1–4 years in power systems or interconnection.
• Proficiency with PSSE and PSCAD required.

Responsibilities

• Support interconnection studies for utility-scale renewables and storage.
• Perform load-flow, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses.
• Conduct EMT studies using PSCAD.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables for clients and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and system operators.

Skills

PSSE

PSCAD

Power systems

Renewable energy

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerWorld

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Location: Richmond, VA (Preferred) | Remote Considered for the Right Candidate
Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a growing renewable energy engineering services firm supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, and grid modernization projects across North America. They provide technical consulting, power system studies, and grid interconnection solutions to developers, EPCs, utilities, and asset owners.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Interconnection Engineer with foundational power systems experience and a strong interest in renewable energy integration. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience performing transmission and distribution interconnection studies, supporting utility applications, and analyzing system impacts for renewable generation projects.

The ideal candidate will have working experience with PSSE and PSCAD and a solid understanding of power system fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support grid interconnection studies for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.
• Perform steady-state, short circuit, and dynamic analyses using PSSE.
• Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies using PSCAD.
• Assist with utility interconnection applications and technical deliverables.
• Analyze transmission and distribution system impacts related to new generation resources.
• Develop technical reports and study documentation for clients and utilities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, developers, utilities, and system operators.
• Support compliance with utility, ISO/RTO, and NERC requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1-4 years of experience in power systems, interconnection, transmission planning, or renewable energy engineering.
• Experience using PSSE and PSCAD is required.
• Understanding of load flow, short circuit, and dynamic stability analysis.
• Familiarity with renewable energy generation, battery storage, or utility power systems.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with solar, wind, or BESS projects.
• Exposure to ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, or other ISO/RTO interconnection processes.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure.
• Experience with PowerWorld, TARA, ASPEN, or related power system software.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.