Senior Interconnection Engineer

Summary

Join Pine Gate Renewables as a Senior Interconnection Engineer and lead the interconnection process for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will build power flow models, ensure compliance with reactive power requirements, and collaborate with various teams. This role requires a strong technical background in transmission systems and experience with interconnection processes. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of US transmission systems, Open Access Transmission Tariffs, and proficiency in power flow software. Pine Gate Renewables offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, and remote work options.

Requirements

• 5 or more years’ experience in a similar role
• Technical background, including experience in transmission systems planning or generator interconnection process, and previous employment with a utility, an ISO, or a renewable energy company
• Knowledge of transmission systems and long-term transmission plans in US. Understanding of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures and Study Methodologies for US ISO/RTO regions (PJM, NYISO, CAISO, MISO, WECC, SPP)
• Proficiency in power flow software

Responsibilities

• Build plant specific power flow models critical to successfully guide projects through the interconnection process including PSSe, PSLF and PSCAD
• Understand optimal interconnection strategies across major US markets
• Ensure compliance for reactive power requirements and develop power flow models to support the applications
• Understand inverter behavior and impacts on electrical transmission systems, ensure compliance with technical interconnection requirements for development projects
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant utility tariffs, NERC requirements, solar and battery storage facility design, and technical standards
• Participate in technical discussions with utilities/ISOs for interconnection studies
• Research, evaluate and report on regulations, tariffs, and new technologies such as storage/battery stand alone and hybrid project configurations

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Training, and development
• Giving back to the community
• Remote work options