Lead Grid Interconnection & Wind Power Engineer

Progressive / SThree Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work flexibility

Job summary

Progressive / SThree Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to support utility-scale wind and renewables across North America. You will lead interconnection studies, dynamic modeling, and EMT analyses, collaborating with ISOs, utilities, and engineering teams.

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) and 5+ years in power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection. PSCAD/PSS/E/TSAT/DIgSILENT experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 5+ years in renewable energy development, power systems engineering, transmission planning, and grid interconnection.
• Hands-on experience with power system simulation and dynamic studies.
• Experience supporting renewable generation interconnection projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission networks and grid compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility-scale renewable interconnection activities across North America.
• Manage interactions with ISOs, utilities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Perform/review power system studies using PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Conduct dynamic model validation, tuning, and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards and regional grid codes.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Renewable energy development

Transmission planning

Grid interconnection

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

TSAT

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Progressive / SThree Group seeks a Grid Integration & Power Systems Studies Engineer to support utility-scale wind and renewables across North America. You will lead interconnection studies, dynamic modeling, and EMT analyses, collaborating with ISOs, utilities, and engineering teams.

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) and 5+ years in power systems, transmission planning, and interconnection. PSCAD/PSS/E/TSAT/DIgSILENT experience required.