Renewable Grid Interconnection Engineer

Nordex SE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Student Debt Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Nordex SE in Chicago, IL is seeking a Grid Integration & Studies Engineer to support interconnection processes from application to commissioning. You will perform dynamic model analyses and model tune-ups to meet ISO codes and reliability standards, coordinating with Global Engineering for North America.

Requirements include a B.S. in electrical power engineering (ABET), 5+ years in energy development or planning, and proficiency with PSCAD/PSS/e/TSAT/DIgSILENT.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in electrical power engineering.
• PhD in Power Electronics desirable.
• 5+ years in renewable or traditional energy development or transmission planning.
• Experience with HV and transmission system planning and interconnection processes.
• Experience with dynamic modeling software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT).
• Knowledge of power systems integration and ISOs interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with North American NERC standards and ISO codes.
• Expertise with dynamic model analysis tools for power systems.
• Strong communication, organization and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel ~20%.
• Valid driver’s license; eligible for international travel.
• English fluency; German/Spanish/French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support interconnection process from application to commissioning with dynamic model analyses.
• Track ISO codes and reliability standards for interconnection and network studies.
• Lead data collection and coordination with Global Engineering for project interconnection.
• Conduct simulations using PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, and DIgSILENT for wind plants and BOM.
• Serve as liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration to support North America.
• Communicate findings clearly in technical reports and presentations.

Skills

PSCAD

PSS/e

TSAT

DigSILENT

Dynamic modeling

Interconnection studies

NERC standards

ISO codes knowledge

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Effective communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Power Engineering

PhD in Power Electronics (desirable)

Tools

PowerFactory

MS Office

Job description

Nordex SE in Chicago, IL is seeking a Grid Integration & Studies Engineer to support interconnection processes from application to commissioning. You will perform dynamic model analyses and model tune-ups to meet ISO codes and reliability standards, coordinating with Global Engineering for North America.

Requirements include a B.S. in electrical power engineering (ABET), 5+ years in energy development or planning, and proficiency with PSCAD/PSS/e/TSAT/DIgSILENT.