Interconnections Planning Engineer – Renewable Transmission

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

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.