Senior Power Systems Planner — Renewables Interconnections

Westinghouse Electric Company; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 86,788 - 93,676; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Power System Planning Engineer for a 1-year contract role focused on renewable projects. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise for interconnection processes, performing power system analyses, and ensuring compliance with standards. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with experience in power flow analysis and tools like PSS/E and PSCAD. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of interconnection procedures defined by ISOs/Utilities/TOs across the U.S.
• Experience with power system analysis tools is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for generation interconnection processes.
• Work with ISOs/Utilities to manage interconnection processes.
• Perform power system analyses for renewable facilities.
• Monitor interconnection requirements and advise stakeholders.
• Develop software tools to enhance system reliability.

Skills

Power flow analysis

Stability studies

Voltage studies

Technical analysis of disturbances

Implementation of regulatory reliability standards

Coordination with utilities

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

Aspen

TSAT

GE PSLF software

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Power System Planning Engineer for a 1-year contract role focused on renewable projects. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise for interconnection processes, performing power system analyses, and ensuring compliance with standards. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required, along with experience in power flow analysis and tools like PSS/E and PSCAD. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and requires strong organizational and communication skills.