Principal Power Systems Engineer - WECC Interconnection

eBSI Export Academy; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401K with company match

Flexible work including remote options

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers in the United States is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with expertise in Generation and Load Interconnection and Transmission Planning for the WECC. You will collaborate with senior leadership to support growth, and provide SME guidance both internally and to clients.

You will lead complex interconnection studies, mentor project teams, stay current with industry trends, and help develop new products and services for WECC stakeholders and utilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the electric energy industry.
• Experience in IBR modelling, transmission planning and/or interconnection studies.
• Strong understanding of FERC, NERC and ISO interconnection requirements and standards.
• Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Active participation in industry taskforces and/or working groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex interconnection studies including load flow, short circuit and transient stability across multiple ISOs and Utilities in the Western Interconnected region (WECC).
• Review ISO and/or Utility interconnection study results, replicate findings and identify errors or alternative mitigations that could impact assigned network upgrades.
• Support generation, large load and merchant transmission developers navigate interconnection processes across the Western Interconnected System.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on interconnection related studies and stay up to date with industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Passionate about solving difficult technical problems, providing innovative solutions and taking ownership of the solutions provided.
• Develop net new and enhance existing relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies.
• Support the development of new products and services

Skills

Interconnection studies expertise

mentoring technical teams

Client engagement

Industry liaison

Tools

PSLF

PowerWorld

PSSE

PSCAD

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Electric Power Engineers in the United States is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer with expertise in Generation and Load Interconnection and Transmission Planning for the WECC. You will collaborate with senior leadership to support growth, and provide SME guidance both internally and to clients.

You will lead complex interconnection studies, mentor project teams, stay current with industry trends, and help develop new products and services for WECC stakeholders and utilities.