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 develop power flow models using software like PSSe, PSLF, and PSCAD, ensuring compliance with reactive power requirements and technical standards. This role requires collaboration with various teams and utilities, understanding of US markets and interconnection strategies, and staying current on regulations and technologies. The position is remote with up to 10% travel. Pine Gate Renewables offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, and more.

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

• Lead the development of 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 preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Training, and development
• Remote work options