Sr. Electrical Engineer - Grid Interconnection - Remote

Michael Page; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Power & Energy team to support interconnection studies for renewable energy projects. This role focuses on utility-scale solar, wind, and high-voltage power projects, providing opportunities for technical leadership and client interaction.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, strong experience with interconnection studies, and familiarity with power system behavior and design. Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $190,000, along with generous benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting interconnection studies and power systems analysis.
• Experience with renewable system analysis for high-voltage projects.
• PE license is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support interconnection and power system studies.
• Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, and transmission.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including study reports.

Skills

Interconnection studies

Power systems analysis

Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes

Dynamic studies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ETAP

PowerWorld

EMTP

Job description

Our client is growing our Power & Energy team, and we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our expanding Interconnection group. This is a strong opportunity to work on utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and other high-voltage power projects across the country.

Our client is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the land development and energy markets. Voted on as a best place to work and recognized in the ENR Top 100 and fastest growing companies.

Description

In this role, you will support and lead a variety of interconnection and power system studies for renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects, while partnering closely with internal engineering teams and clients to deliver technically sound, high-quality solutions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical work, client interaction, and contributing to the integration of inverter-based resources onto the grid.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support interconnection and power system studies for utility-scale renewable and high-voltage power projects
• Perform and review studies in PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar tools
• Conduct a range of analyses including:
  • Load flow
  • Short circuit
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Transient studies
  • Renewable model tuning
  • Fault analysis
  • Voltage and frequency ride-through evaluations
  • Grid disturbance and system performance assessments
• Develop, review, and refine power system and renewable plant models for interconnection applications
• Support model validation, benchmarking, quality checks, and parameter tuning to align with utility, ISO/RTO, and regional performance requirements
• Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including study reports, design criteria, specifications, study documentation, scopes of work, and other engineering packages
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, occasional site visits, and field walkdowns
• Support proposal efforts, technical approach development, and estimating for new project opportunities
• Ensure studies and engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and internal quality expectations
• Stay current with regulatory changes, grid codes, ISO/RTO requirements, and evolving standards related to interconnections and inverter-based resources
• Contribute to the improvement of internal workflows, tools, and methods that help streamline studies, model checks, and engineering efficiency

Profile

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Strong experience supporting interconnection studies and power systems analysis
• Experience with tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar
• Experience performing dynamic studies, model development, or renewable system analysis for high-voltage or utility‑scale projects
• Strong understanding of power system behavior, inverter-based resources, and grid interconnection requirements
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes such as ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, CAISO, or similar is a plus
• Understanding of applicable standards such as NERC PRC/MOD, IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, and other relevant interconnection requirements
• PE license is a plus, but not required for the right candidate

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range from $130,000 to $190,000 USD.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Sr. Electrical Engineer, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.