Engineer I, Interconnections & Grid Analysis

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

6d•$90,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer I, Interconnections and Grid Analysis performs technical analysis to support the interconnection process for generation projects. Based at Invenergy’s Chicago office, the role also supports transmission-related activities and analysis, including interpreting market rules as they apply to interconnection. The position works on power system planning, market evaluations, interconnection studies, conceptual design, project diligence, and transmission delivery assessments, and coordinates with internal teams, consultants, utilities, RTOs/ISOs, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
0–2+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance, and operations, including complex power flow, short-circuit, and stability studies.
General knowledge of, or desire to learn, FERC and NERC standards related to transmission and interconnections.
Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience working on regional complex power system studies and system planning assessments.
Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).
ISO/RTO or utility interconnection-related experience.
Experience with power flow software such as PSS/E, GE PSLF, TARA, PowerWorld, or similar software.
Experience using VBA to automate processes and tasks or interpret data.

Responsibilities

Perform power flow analysis and market-related evaluations for generation and transmission development activities.
Provide grid and transmission system planning and congestion evaluations, primarily in SPP, MISO, and PJM.
Review utility and RTO/ISO transmission expansion plans to identify potential opportunities.
Review utility interconnection studies, including System Impact Studies, Facilities Studies, and Affected System Studies.
Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation technology shifts and their effects on grid behavior.
Apply regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate critical impacts on projects in the interconnection pipeline.
Work with the regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and process changes.
Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for interconnection facilities.
Assist with conceptual design of wind and solar electrical collection systems, substations, and project-owned transmission lines.
Provide assistance on interconnection-related issues during project design and construction.
Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study, construction, and operation of generation projects.
Assist asset managers in developing and implementing bidding and risk management strategies.
Participate in industry groups addressing interconnection and market issues.
Perform technical diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions projects.
Perform complex transmission delivery assessments to support origination and business opportunities for requests for proposals.
Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and conduct reliability and economic studies.
Build relationships with technical experts among stakeholders, utilities, and RTOs/ISOs.