Interconnection Specialist

The Nuclear Company•Columbia, WA

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About The Position

The Interconnection Specialist supports The Nuclear Company's Development organization by leading and executing complex power system studies and manage interconnection processes for nuclear projects. Act as the technical authority across multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable grid integration and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering (focus on power systems preferred).
5+ years of experience in power system planning, interconnection, or generator integration—energy (renewable/nuclear) or utility contexts.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools: PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, PSCAD, PowerWorld, Aspen One-Liner, TARA, etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex modeling studies.
Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience conducting QA/QC on technical deliverables and interconnection studies.
Knowledge of ISO/RTO, NERC, FERC protocols, and regional interconnection processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent understanding of power market fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP is valued.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver load flow, short-circuit, transient and small-signal stability, electromagnetic transient, reliability, and system impact assessments.
Ensure planning and performance studies comply with industry standards and good engineering practices.
Deliver detailed and practical modeling outputs and comprehensive technical reports.
Manage end-to-end interconnection for large generator projects, coordinating with internal teams, clients, utilities, and subcontractors.
Lead electrical design development, including modeling packages and technical drawings.
Oversee interconnection applications—ensuring timely, accurate documentation and compliance with ISO/RTO and utility standards.
Serve as technical lead and escalation point for interconnection challenges.
Maintain up-to-date awareness of interconnection regulations, procedures, and standards across ISO/RTOs and major utilities.
Perform QA/QC on deliverables from internal and third-party teams.
Collaborate closely with development teams to refine and optimize process flows.
Drive internal process improvements to enhance consistency, efficiency, and data accuracy.