Senior Engineer Interconnections & Grid Analysis

invenergyllc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis to perform technical analysis for interconnection processes across PJM, NYISO, and ISONE. Based in Chicago, you will support wind, solar, and storage projects and advise on transmission planning and regulatory issues.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in transmission planning, strong power-flow expertise, and experience with ISO/RTO interconnection.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
• 3+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a plus.
• ISO/RTO or Utility interconnection related experience preferred.
• Experience with regional complex power system studies and planning assessments.
• Experience with power flow software such as PSS/E, GE PSLF, PowerWorld or similar.
• Strong Excel modeling skills; VBA experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow analyses and market evaluations for generation and transmission development.
• Provide grid and transmission system planning input and congestion evaluation for PJM, NYISO, and ISONE.
• Review interconnection studies and identify opportunities for new transmission projects.
• Develop conceptual designs of interconnection facilities and wind/solar collection systems.
• Coordinate with regulatory teams on queue reforms and process changes.
• Support asset managers with bidding and risk management strategies for interconnection projects.
• Engage in industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.

Skills

Power systems

Transmission planning

Regulatory standards

Interconnection experience

Power flow analysis

Excel

VBA

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

GE PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

Job description

Job Description

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

The Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy's Chicago office, the Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will also be responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they apply to the interconnection process.

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow analysis and market related evaluations as part of generation and transmission development activities.
• Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in PJM, NYISO, and ISONE
• Review utility and RTO/ISO transmission expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
• Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact, stability and facility).
• Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation technological shifts and the corresponding impacts it has on grid behavior.
• Utilize regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate areas of critical impact for projects in the interconnection pipeline.
• Work with regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and process changes as necessary.
• Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
• Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV - transmission voltage 115kV - 230kV - 345kV), and project owned transmission lines.
• Provide assistance during project design and construction for interconnection related issues
• Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, and operation of generation projects
• Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies
• Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
• Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects
• Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support Origination and business opportunities for RFPs.
• Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform reliability and economic studies.
• Establish relationships with various technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.

Required Skills

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems
• 3+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and stability studies.
• Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a plus.
• ISO/RTO or Utility interconnection related experience preferred.
• Experience working on regional complex power system studies and system planning assessments.
• Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld or similar software package a plus.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in using VBA for automating processes, tasks or interpreting data is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Base Pay

• $140,000 - $165,000 USD Annual
• Bonus: 20% - 30%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

• Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.