Interconnections Planning Engineer

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global's client in New York seeks an Interconnections Planning Engineer to support evaluation and integration of renewable energy and transmission projects across the bulk electric system.

Responsibilities include conducting interconnection studies for offshore wind, BESS, and other clean energy technologies, and working with NYISO stakeholders and internal teams to advance New York's energy goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in planning, design, or operation of bulk electric transmission systems.
• Knowledge of electric power system design and operation.
• Experience with power system modeling software (PSS/E, TARA, ASPEN) or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power flow and short circuit studies for interconnection projects.
• Assess system impacts of new generation and transmission projects and identify required reliability upgrades.

Skills

Transmission planning

Power system design

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

• 3+ years of experience in the planning, design, or operation of bulk electric transmission systems
• Knowledge of electric power system design and operation
• Experience with PSS®E, TARA, ASPEN, or equivalent power system modeling software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver's license

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering
• Experience supporting transmission interconnection studies
• Exposure to offshore wind, battery storage, or renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with NYISO processes and stakeholder coordination
• Experience identifying transmission system upgrades and reliability improvements

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Interconnections Planning Engineer to support the evaluation and integration of renewable energy and transmission projects across the bulk electric system. This individual will perform interconnection studies for offshore wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), public policy transmission projects, and other clean energy technologies.

• Responsibilities include conducting power flow and short circuit studies, assessing system impacts of new generation and transmission projects, identifying required reliability upgrades, and developing technical recommendations for NYISO. The engineer will work closely with internal planning teams, external developers, and NYISO stakeholders to support New York's evolving energy infrastructure and clean energy goals.