Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Skills
Power system planning
Renewable energy systems
Transmission planning
Generation interconnection
Power system analysis
Steady-state analysis
Dynamic modeling
Power flow analysis
Stability studies
Voltage studies
Short-circuit analysis
Disturbance analysis
Inverter-Based Resources (IBR)
IEEE 2800
Grid-forming IBR
Wind energy
Solar energy
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Transmission/substation projects
ISO/RTO coordination
Utility coordination
Regulatory compliance
Reliability standards
PSSE (PSS/E)
PSCAD
GE PSLF
Aspen
TSAT
Power system modeling
Reactive power support
Voltage regulation
Economic and reliability studies
Technical documentation
Stakeholder communication
Engineering standards
Software/tool development
Job Details
We are seeking a Senior Power System Planning Engineer to support renewable and transmission projects within the Engineering & Construction (E&C) organization. This role is responsible for advanced power system analysis, steady-state and dynamic modeling, and generation/transmission planning for Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and standalone transmission/substation projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with interconnection studies, reliability standards, and coordination with ISOs/RTOs and utilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for generation interconnection processes and operational requirements
- Coordinate with ISOs, utilities, transmission owners, and regulatory agencies
- Develop, validate, and maintain PSS/E, PSLF, and PSCAD models for renewable projects
- Perform and review steady-state, dynamic, short-circuit, voltage, and stability analyses
- Track and interpret evolving interconnection and reliability requirements
- Assess compliance with IBR standards (IEEE 2800, Grid-Forming IBR)
- Ensure adherence to regional modeling and reliability standards
- Support disturbance analysis, reliability, and economic studies
- Develop analytical or automation tools to improve system reliability and efficiency
- Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and lead stakeholder meetings
- Support implementation of engineering standards, policies, and training
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Strong understanding of power system fundamentals: power flow, stability, voltage regulation, reactive power
- Experience with ISO/RTO interconnection procedures across the U.S.
- Hands-on experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, GE PSLF, Aspen, TSAT
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with renewable energy and BESS interconnections
- Knowledge of regional reliability standards and regulatory compliance
- Ability to develop custom tools or scripts for power system analysis
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