Staff Grid Modeling Engineer – Power Systems & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy hires a Staff Engineer in the Grid Modelling and Compliance team to support power system modeling and ensure compliance with grid codes for Invenergy generation and transmission facilities. The role involves developing models, tuning plant controllers with OEMs, and coordinating with ISO and utilities in on-site Chicago operations.

Responsibilities include performing grid studies, maintaining knowledge of standards, and communicating analyses and value propositions 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 original equipment manufacturers (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

Renewable generation operation

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN Oneliner

Job description

Invenergy hires a Staff Engineer in the Grid Modelling and Compliance team to support power system modeling and ensure compliance with grid codes for Invenergy generation and transmission facilities. The role involves developing models, tuning plant controllers with OEMs, and coordinating with ISO and utilities in on-site Chicago operations.

Responsibilities include performing grid studies, maintaining knowledge of standards, and communicating analyses and value propositions to stakeholders.