Power Systems Engineer Jobs

Logistics: This is a hybrid role that will involve WFH as well as site travel. The ideal candidate would live near Phoenix or Denver.

Intro:

Our client is a renewable development company, specializing in the utility scale solar space. This is a direct hire role, not a contractor position. Business is booming and this client is adding to the team and now needs a Power Systems Engineer to join their team and support the pre-development phase, interconnections, permitting, and construction of our renewable energy projects.. We hear nothing but great things about this client, their management team, and their company culture.

What would the ideal candidate look like? You’d be scrappy, resourceful, creative and driven -- while excited to be at a small, growing company. You’d also have great time management skills and be disciplined enough to work extensively without direct oversight.

Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

Role Summary:

As a Power Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the interconnection process, from initial application to large generator interconnection agreements. You will perform and review power flow studies and models using industry-standard software such as PSSE, TARA, Powerworld, PSLF, PSCAD, and create Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and layouts using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities:

• Quality control and review design engineering specifications for Advanced Energy Grid Systems.
• Lead the interconnection process from initial application to large generator interconnection agreements.
• Support the Lead Engineer, GIS Team, and Pre-Construction Team regarding Engineering Drawings and layout.
• Undertake interconnection structures for multiple RTOs and ISOs.
• Use software such as PVsyst, Helioscope, TARA, and Powerworld to support projects.
• Manage planning and design of PV and BESS systems for development, engineering, interconnection, permitting, and construction.
• Perform and review power flow studies and models using industry-standard software.
• Undertake Engineering Design processes and structures.
• Develop preliminary and construction designs for PV and BESS systems using AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain engineering calculations for PV systems.

Qualifications:

• PE is a plus but not required.
• 4-year Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-10+ years of Transmission Planning/Interconnection experience.
• Experience working in interconnection processes in one or more ISO/RTO (NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO, or WECC).
• Expertise in PSSE, TARA, PSLF, PSCAD, PowerWorld, AutoCAD, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Healthcare & Retirement plan available, further details available upon request.
• Bonus potential based on company performance.
• Salary DOE, generally between $90-125k annual base

An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.