Overview
On Site
$55 - $65 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Systems Engineering
Communication
RTOS
Collaboration
Management
Optimization
Translation
Programmable Logic Controller
HMI
Testing
System Administration
NERC
Regulatory Compliance
ISO 9000
Scheduling
Energy
Storage
SCADA
Real-time
Microsoft Exchange
GRID
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Interconnection Engineer in Juno Beach, FL.
Summary:
We are seeking a Grid Market Interconnection Engineer with expertise in North American bulk electric system operations and ISO market structures to provide technical guidance to our control system engineering team. This role focuses on ensuring BESS plant controller compliance with regulatory requirements and optimal participation in ancillary services markets across various ISO territories.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance for BESS plant controllers operating in ISO markets including PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT, and others
* Review and validate control system designs for compliance with NERC and IEEE reliability standards and regional market rules
* Advise on ancillary services participation strategies for frequency regulation, spinning reserves, non-spinning reserves, voltage support services, FFR (Fast Frequency Response), and PRF (Primary Reserve Frequency)
* Support ICCP implementation and configuration for real time market communication with ISOs and RTOs
* Collaborate with control system engineers on setpoint management, state of charge optimization, and market dispatch integration
* Interpret market signals and requirements for translation into PLC control logic and HMI displays
* Support performance validation testing to ensure market participation requirements are met
* Interface with utility customers, schedulers, and market operators on technical requirements
* Stay current with evolving market rules and grid codes affecting energy storage participation
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in bulk electric system operations, preferably with an ISO, RTO, or utility control center
* Strong understanding of North American electricity markets and ancillary services
* Experience with ICCP protocol implementation and configuration
* Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and regional compliance requirements
* Familiarity with energy storage market participation rules across multiple ISO territories
* Understanding of real time dispatch, scheduling, and settlement processes
Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional Engineering (PE) license
* Experience with BESS or other energy storage technologies in grid applications
* Background in power system control center operations or market operations
* Experience with SCADA systems and real time data exchange protocols
* Knowledge of grid forming and grid following inverter technologies
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Interconnection Engineer in Juno Beach, FL.
Summary:
We are seeking a Grid Market Interconnection Engineer with expertise in North American bulk electric system operations and ISO market structures to provide technical guidance to our control system engineering team. This role focuses on ensuring BESS plant controller compliance with regulatory requirements and optimal participation in ancillary services markets across various ISO territories.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance for BESS plant controllers operating in ISO markets including PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT, and others
* Review and validate control system designs for compliance with NERC and IEEE reliability standards and regional market rules
* Advise on ancillary services participation strategies for frequency regulation, spinning reserves, non-spinning reserves, voltage support services, FFR (Fast Frequency Response), and PRF (Primary Reserve Frequency)
* Support ICCP implementation and configuration for real time market communication with ISOs and RTOs
* Collaborate with control system engineers on setpoint management, state of charge optimization, and market dispatch integration
* Interpret market signals and requirements for translation into PLC control logic and HMI displays
* Support performance validation testing to ensure market participation requirements are met
* Interface with utility customers, schedulers, and market operators on technical requirements
* Stay current with evolving market rules and grid codes affecting energy storage participation
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in bulk electric system operations, preferably with an ISO, RTO, or utility control center
* Strong understanding of North American electricity markets and ancillary services
* Experience with ICCP protocol implementation and configuration
* Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and regional compliance requirements
* Familiarity with energy storage market participation rules across multiple ISO territories
* Understanding of real time dispatch, scheduling, and settlement processes
Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional Engineering (PE) license
* Experience with BESS or other energy storage technologies in grid applications
* Background in power system control center operations or market operations
* Experience with SCADA systems and real time data exchange protocols
* Knowledge of grid forming and grid following inverter technologies
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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