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Senior Engineer Interconnections & Grid Analysis

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $125,000–$155,000🗓 2026-08-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

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

Role type

Senior IC power systems engineer (interconnections & grid analysis)

Builds

Interconnection facilities, transmission lines, substations, and electrical collection systems for wind and solar projects

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Power systems / Transmission & Distribution

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Power flow analysis, short circuit studies, stability studies, transmission system planning, regulatory compliance (FERC/NERC), utility interconnection studies, power system modeling, Excel modeling, VBA automation

Preferred skills

PSS/E, GE PSLF TARA, PowerWorld, ISO/RTO interconnection experience, Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) knowledge

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

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

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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