Remote Lead Grid Integration Engineer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

Generous leave allowance

Remote work and home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote position. You will lead strategies to integrate renewables into the power grid and conduct impact studies to ensure stability and reliability.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills for virtual collaboration across dispersed teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a Power Systems focus.
• 8+ years in power systems engineering, with grid integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of dynamic analysis, stability, and protection principles.
• Experience with PowerFactory, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with grid codes and international standards.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills in virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement grid integration strategies for renewables into the power grid.
• Conduct grid impact studies to assess stability and reliability of new assets.
• Design and optimize grid control and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with utilities, regulators, and internal teams to meet grid codes.
• Use PowerFactory/PSCAD for advanced grid modeling and analysis.
• Lead technical discussions on grid connection requirements and challenges.
• Monitor grid performance and develop mitigation plans.
• Contribute to long-term grid modernization roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the team.

Skills

Grid integration

Renewables integration

Power systems

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Grid Integration Specialist for a fully remote position. You will lead strategies to integrate renewables into the power grid and conduct impact studies to ensure stability and reliability.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8+ years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills for virtual collaboration across dispersed teams.