Senior Grid Interconnections Engineer

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of power infrastructure, seeks a Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis based in Chicago. You will perform technical analysis to support interconnection processes for generation projects and assist in transmission-related activities.

You will work with PJM/NYISO/ISONE markets, review interconnection studies, help design wind and solar collection systems, substations and transmission lines, and coordinate

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform power flow analysis and market evaluations for generation and transmission projects.
• Provide grid planning and congestion evaluation for PJM, NYISO, and ISONE.
• Review utility interconnection studies and expansion plans.
• Identify transmission opportunities based on generation shifts and grid impacts.
• Develop conceptual designs of interconnection facilities and costs.
• Assist in wind/solar collection systems, substations, and transmission line design (34.5kV–345kV).
• Assist regulators and asset managers on bidding strategies and market rules implementation.
• Engage in industry groups dealing with interconnection and market issues.
• Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects.
• Coordinate with consultants on system models and reliability studies.

Skills

Power systems

Power flow

Short circuit

Stability studies

PSS/E

GE PSLF

PowerWorld

Excel

VBA

Communication

FERC/NERC

OATT knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

GE PSLF

PowerWorld

TARA

Excel/VBA

Job description

Invenergy, North America’s largest privately held developer, owner and operator of power infrastructure, seeks a Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis based in Chicago. You will perform technical analysis to support interconnection processes for generation projects and assist in transmission-related activities.

You will work with PJM/NYISO/ISONE markets, review interconnection studies, help design wind and solar collection systems, substations and transmission lines, and coordinate