Staff Engineer: Grid Modeling & Compliance

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Staff Engineer to support grid modeling and compliance for power systems across renewable generation and HVDC projects. The role focuses on modeling accuracy, code compliance, and collaboration with OEMs and ISOs in a dynamic, on-site setting in downtown Chicago.

You will develop and tune models in PSS/E/PSLF/PSCAD, maintain current knowledge of NERC standards, and communicate findings through reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field.
• Specialized coursework in power system analysis, power electronics and control systems is desirable.
• Knowledge of renewable generation operation, design, and control.
• Experience with using power system modelling tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD and ASPEN Oneliner.
• Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, transmission lines, transformers, collector systems, etc.).
• Project management skills and ability to coordinate work with different internal and external stakeholders including engineering firms and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
• Ability to travel occasionally, if needed (up to 15%).
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform grid studies related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and HVDC modeling and analyzing control performance utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
• Develop power system models for different renewable generation projects in PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN Oneliner, and other modeling tools.
• Assist in developing and tuning power plant controllers in collaboration with OEMs to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling, IEEE 2800 – 2022, IEEE P2800.2, WECC and various independent system operators
• Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise, including equipment design, specification studies, performance studies, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and forensic analyses.
• Effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
• Attend on-site meetings and in person coordination meetings with Independent System Operator (ISO), interconnection utilities, Renewable Energy Generation and HVDC vendors and consulting engineers.

Skills

Power system analysis

Power electronics

Control systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN Oneliner

Job description

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Staff Engineer to support grid modeling and compliance for power systems across renewable generation and HVDC projects. The role focuses on modeling accuracy, code compliance, and collaboration with OEMs and ISOs in a dynamic, on-site setting in downtown Chicago.

You will develop and tune models in PSS/E/PSLF/PSCAD, maintain current knowledge of NERC standards, and communicate findings through reports and presentations to stakeholders.