Renewable Grid Interconnection Engineer (PSSE/PSCAD) Remote

Progressive; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive in Richmond, VA is seeking an Interconnection Engineer with foundational power systems experience and a strong interest in renewable energy integration. This role offers hands-on work performing transmission and distribution interconnection studies and supporting utility applications.

The ideal candidate should be proficient with PSSE and PSCAD and have a solid understanding of power system fundamentals, with 1–4 years in interconnection or related fields.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering required.
• 1–4 years in power systems or interconnection.
• Proficiency with PSSE and PSCAD required.

Responsibilities

• Support interconnection studies for utility-scale renewables and storage.
• Perform load-flow, short-circuit, and dynamic analyses.
• Conduct EMT studies using PSCAD.
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables for clients and utilities.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and system operators.

Skills

PSSE

PSCAD

Power systems

Renewable energy

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerWorld

TARA

ASPEN

Job description

Progressive in Richmond, VA is seeking an Interconnection Engineer with foundational power systems experience and a strong interest in renewable energy integration. This role offers hands-on work performing transmission and distribution interconnection studies and supporting utility applications.

The ideal candidate should be proficient with PSSE and PSCAD and have a solid understanding of power system fundamentals, with 1–4 years in interconnection or related fields.