Senior Electrical Engineer: Grid Interconnection & Renewables

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

Job summary

ETAP, Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead interconnection studies for utility-scale renewable projects and storage within power grids. The role covers modeling, simulation, and regulatory coordination across transmission and distribution networks.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with US interconnection standards and multiple software platforms, plus strong communication and leadership skills to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience conducting and leading interconnection studies.
• Proficiency with US interconnection standards (IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, NERC/FERC, ISO/RTO).
• Experience with multiple software platforms (ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, TSAT) and scripting.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.
• Lead and perform interconnection studies for both transmission and distribution systems.
• Conduct studies using and cross-verifying results from multiple software platforms such as ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF and TSAT.
• Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with U.S. interconnection requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive study reports, technical memoranda, and client presentations.
• Supervise and mentor study engineers.
• Provide technical leadership in developing study methodologies, automation tools, and best practices.
• Research, design, and test software applications for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable energy systems.

Skills

Power systems

Transmission studies

Interconnection studies

PSSE/PSCAD/PSLF/TSAT

Python scripting

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

PSLF

TSAT

Python

Job description

ETAP, Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead interconnection studies for utility-scale renewable projects and storage within power grids. The role covers modeling, simulation, and regulatory coordination across transmission and distribution networks.

Ideal candidates bring extensive experience with US interconnection standards and multiple software platforms, plus strong communication and leadership skills to mentor junior engineers.