Power Systems Engineer II/III - Interconnection Specialist

Summary

Join Revamp, a premier engineering design firm focused on large-scale renewable energy projects, and contribute to the energy transition. We offer a welcoming and diverse remote work environment. As a Power Systems Engineer, you will perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analyses using industry-standard software. You will also develop and validate PSCAD models for renewable generation resources and support NERC compliance studies. Additional responsibilities include system studies, design of collection systems, creating equipment specifications, and report writing. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Electrical Engineering or similar
• 2+ years of experience in power systems analysis
• Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF or similar
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analyses using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSLF
• Develop and validate PSCAD models for renewable generation resources, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems
• Support and conduct NERC compliance studies to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and RTO/ISO processes and their interactions
• Perform system studies including but not limited to protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality
• Design collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing
• Create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system (BOS)
• Write reports and make presentations describing studies performed, solutions developed, and value obtained
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes
• Lead multiple projects of varying complexity
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures, and criteria
• Prepare project documentation
• Support client interaction for multiple projects
• Assign tasks to and direct less experienced team members to complete assignments
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services
• Provide mentoring for staff engineers
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence
• Receive guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
• Receive a review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment
• Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certificate or PE Licensure
• Prior experience with the interconnection processes in major ISOs such as ERCOT, NYISO, MISO, and CAISO. Familiarity with interconnection processes in other ISOs/RTOs
• Knowledge of power distribution, transmission, solar PV systems or energy storage systems
• Experience applying Python or similar programming languages for process automation
• Experience working with different vendor provided dynamic models

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus
• Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance
• Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA
• Monthly health and wellness stipend
• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately
• Profit-sharing
• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching