Senior Transmission & Interconnection Engineer - Battery Storage

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leader in energy storage, and become our new T&I Engineer. You will perform interconnection modeling analyses and studies, participate in meetings with grid authorities, and ensure storage projects meet grid requirements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in power systems, modeling software proficiency (PSCAD, PSLF, PSSE), and experience with inverter-based plant modeling. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting findings, and developing cost-effective integration solutions. Plus Power offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BS in electrical engineering; a master's degree in electrical engineering is preferred, as is a specialization in Power and Energy Systems
• Minimum of two to five years of professional experience in the power and energy industry with a focus on electrical systems; experience in renewable energy strongly preferred
• Strong background in power systems, analytical and modeling skills required; experience with complex electrical systems simulations preferred
• Proficiency in power system modelling software: PSCAD, PSLF, PSSE
• Strong subject matter expertise in one or more organized markets other than ERCOT (i.e., CAISO, SPP, MISO, PJM)
• Demonstrated experience with inverter-based plant modeling
• Ability to perform power flow analyses and review models and studies
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams
• Strong presentation and written skills; must be able to communicate across multiple regions and language barriers
• Ability to engage and communicate with customers and stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Power Point

Responsibilities

• Conduct steady state power transmission system analysis on TARA or related software to predict network upgrades and find ways to mitigate them in various US markets
• Prepare, submit, and manage generator interconnection process across ISOs/RTOs
• Conduct IBR modeling and performance tuning studies using both PSCAD and PSSE
• Develop and validate PSLF, PSS/E, and PSCAD models for BESS generation plants and interconnections, including load flow, dynamic simulations, and reporting
• Ensure that storage resource projects interconnecting to the transmission system meet grid requirements
• Develop local system EMT models, perform disturbance ride-through simulations, and conduct PSCAD/PSSE model benchmarking to ensure system stability and compliance with grid performance standards
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the generation interconnection process across ISOs/RTOs
• Provide assistance to other functional teams on various project activities related to interconnection process and reactive deficiency analysis
• Participate in interconnection scoping meeting and other negotiations with third parties and grid authorities
• Perform technical due diligence to determine integration capabilities of the various electrical grids
• Provide technical advice on transmission and distribution interconnection issues for various markets
• Determine the most cost effective, competitive options for expanding the integration capabilities of the proposed projects
• Research activities of other utilities, power pools and analyze how their actions affect interconnection process
• Assess transmission reliability issues and develop short and long-term action plans to mitigate potential interconnection shortfalls
• Coordinate plans with an Independent System Operator to respond to current and future Bulk Power System requirements

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators
• Flexible, work from home or hybrid work from Plus Power’s offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, and Palm Beach
• The expected salary range* for this position begins at $150,000
• We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic labor market, and other factors consistent with applicable law
• This position is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program
• Plus Power offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, work from home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth