Sr. Interconnection Engineer (Solar & Bess)

X-ELIO; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

401(k)

Health insurance + HSA

Training programs

Job summary

X-ELIO in Houston seeks a Sr. Interconnection Engineer to lead interconnection activities for solar and BESS portfolios, coordinating with utilities, ISOs, and internal teams.

You will manage studies, perform modeling reviews, and support post-COD operations to ensure compliance and technical excellence in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in renewable energy, grid operations, or electrical power systems is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in power systems highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities from mid-stage studies through COD across utilities and ISOs.
• Manage ICX study schedules, planning, model submissions (RARF/QSA/PLD), and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with utilities/ISOs and internal teams to maintain milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee technical studies including SSR, short-circuit, reactive power, and commissioning dynamic models.
• Review and execute interconnection agreements, scopes, and updates following design changes.
• Support post-COD operations with technical due diligence and compliance inputs.

Skills

Transmission-connected inverter-based

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

MS Office

PowerWorld

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in renewable energy or power systems

Professional Engineer (PE) license in power systems

Tools

Aspen

PowerWorld

PSSE

PSLF

PSCad

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world?

We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector; with over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar/BESS) built, we currently operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity, and we are looking for you!

Position:

Sr. Interconnection Engineer (Solar & Bess)

Based in:

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

The selected professional will manage the interconnection process for X-ELIO's BESS & PV portfolio, from mid‑stage studies through construction and COD, ensuring compliance, technical excellence, and seamless coordination among utilities, ISOs and internal teams.

What will you do?

• Lead interconnection activities from mid‑stage studies through COD across utilities and ISOs.
• Manage ICX study schedules, planning, model submissions (RARF/QSA/PLD), and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with utilities/ISOs and internal teams (ENGI, DEV, Construction, Compliance, PDM, IT) to maintain milestones and ensure project deliverables.
• Oversee technical studies including SSR, short‑circuit, reactive power, and commissioning dynamic models.
• Review and execute interconnection agreements, scopes, and required updates following design changes.
• Support post‑COD operations with technical due diligence, compliance inputs, and evaluation of BESS integration.

What do we need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Power Systems specialization preferred.
• Master’s degree in renewable energy, grid operations, or electrical power systems is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in power systems highly valued.
• 3–5 years’ experience with transmission‑connected inverter‑based generation.
• 2+ years’ experience with TARA, PSSE, PSLF (steady‑state, AC contingency analysis).
• 2+ years of PSCAD modeling preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Aspen, PowerWorld, AutoCAD is a plus.

What do we offer?

• Career Growth: Development opportunities within an international company.
• Performance-Based Bonus: Annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.
• Flexible Work Model: Hybrid remote setup.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health insurance plus an HSA for tax‑free medical expenses.
• Continuous Learning: Technical and leadership training programs.

Join a team of passionate and talented individuals making a positive impact in the world!

At X-ELIO, we are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.