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Engineer I, Interconnections and Grid Analysis

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$95,000🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Perform technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for generation projects, including power flow analysis, grid planning, and congestion evaluation.

Role type

Entry-level electrical engineer (power systems)

Builds

Interconnection studies, transmission system models, and conceptual designs for wind, solar, and transmission projects.

Domain

Energy infrastructure, power transmission, and grid interconnection

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Power flow analysis, short circuit and stability studies, transmission system planning, regulatory compliance (FERC/NERC), utility interconnection study review, system modeling, M&A technical diligence

Preferred skills

Regional complex power system studies, OATT experience, ISO/RTO interconnection experience, power flow software (PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld), VBA automation

Technologies

Microsoft Excel, PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld

Responsibilities

Perform power flow analysis and market evaluations; review utility and RTO/ISO transmission expansion plans; interpret market rules for interconnection studies; develop conceptual designs for interconnection facilities and collection systems; coordinate with consultants for reliability and economic studies; perform technical diligence for M&A projects.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

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