Interconnection Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is hiring an Interconnection Engineer for a 1-year contract assignment, focusing on managing interconnection related engineering items. The role requires coordination with corporate office, engineering, construction, and commissioning teams regarding Purchase Power Agreements and Interconnection Agreements.

Key responsibilities include assessing project design impacts, interfacing with Transmission Owners, and monitoring interconnection processes. The ideal candidate should have an Electrical Engineering background with knowledge of ISO contracts.

The position offers comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary of approximately $40 to $45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts.
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC technical standards.
• Desired: Electrical Engineering preferred with an emphasis in Power Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review all draft Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements for their assigned region.
• Assess the impact of requirements on project design and schedule.
• Interface with Transmission Owners and Operators to align all deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts

Familiarity with NERC and FERC technical standards

Experience with technical review of contracts related to electric power grid industry

Contract interpretation and management of deliverables

Familiarity with tariff and interconnection processes in CAISO and ERCOT

Education

Electrical Engineering preferred

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for an Interconnection Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). Work with our teams to manage interconnection related engineering items. Work with corporate office, engineering, construction and commissioning teams to coordinate submittals and interconnection deliverables with the Transmission Owners (TO) and Operators (ISO) and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients. You will review the Purchase Power Agreements and Interconnection Agreements and provide critical engineering feedback to teams negotiating these agreements. Location: Remote or Juno Beach, FL.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all draft Purchase Power Agreement and Interconnect Agreements for their assigned region.
• Assess the impact of requirements on the project design and schedule and communicate to internal stakeholders.
• Interface with Transmission Owners and Operators (TO) and Power Purchasing Agreement Clients to align all deliverables to physically connect, sync and achieve COD.
• Monitor changes in interconnection processes for their assigned ISO(s).
• Track deliverables and milestones for PPAs and IAs.
• Work with engineering parties to ensure technical items of PPA and IA are met in plant design.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO tariffs and pro forma and non pro forma contracts.
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC technical standards related to transmission and generation interconnection.
• Familiarity with tariff and interconnection processes in CAISO and ERCOT.
• Contract interpretation and management of deliverables.
• Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) and Interconnect Agreements (IA).
• Experience with technical review of contracts related to electric power grid industry.
• Desired: Electrical Engineering preferred with an emphasis in Power Systems Engineering or professional experience with interconnection engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.

Salary: Approximately $40.00/hr to $45.00/hr, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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