Senior Electrical Engineer: Grid Interconnection Lead (Hybrid)

AVEVA Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

ETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead transmission and distribution interconnection studies for utility-scale renewables, storage, and conventional generation. You will model, simulate, and analyze interconnections across transmission and distribution networks.

You will coordinate with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, prepare comprehensive reports, and mentor engineers while contributing to tool development for advanced grid analyses and renewable integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis preferred).
• 5+ years of experience conducting and leading transmission and/or distribution interconnection studies for utility-scale projects.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. interconnection standards and procedures (IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, NERC/FERC, ISO/RTO).

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.
• Lead interconnection studies for transmission and distribution systems.
• Conduct studies using multiple software platforms (ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, TSAT).
• Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with U.S. interconnection requirements (FERC, NERC, IEEE, state standards).
• Prepare study reports, memoranda, and client presentations with results and recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor study engineers to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Provide technical leadership in study methodologies, automation tools, and best practices for U.S. T&D interconnection studies.
• Research, design, and test software applications for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable systems.

Skills

Interconnection standards & procedures

PSSE/PSCAD/PSLF/TSAT experience

Python scripting & automation

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PSLF

TSAT

Python

Job description

ETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead transmission and distribution interconnection studies for utility-scale renewables, storage, and conventional generation. You will model, simulate, and analyze interconnections across transmission and distribution networks.

You will coordinate with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, prepare comprehensive reports, and mentor engineers while contributing to tool development for advanced grid analyses and renewable integration.