Mid-Level Grid Interconnection Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Prepare applications for new generator interconnections

• Create conceptual single-line diagrams

• Ensure compliance with reactive power standards

• Develop steady-state, dynamic, and short-circuit models to support applications

• Review feasibility and system impact studies from ISO

• Offer guidance to clients serving as ISO Interconnection Customers

• Conduct independent power system studies, including thermal and voltage contingency, transient stability, and short-circuit analyses

• Assist clients in planning their generator interconnection strategies

• Execute advanced grid system studies to evaluate scenarios and impacts for new conventional and renewable generation projects

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates may be located anywhere in Canada

• Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in Canada

• Must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations for access to U.S. export-controlled information

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic record and coursework focused on Power Systems Analysis

• Over 3 years of experience in power systems engineering

• Familiarity with power regions and ISOs/RTOs, including PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, and ISO-NE

• Experience in modeling inverter-based resources and renewable energy sources, including WTG, PV, BESS, hybrid generation, and their associated collector systems

• Proficiency with PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD

• Experience using transmission planning software, specifically PSS/E, PSLF, and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies

• Experience with dynamic transient, stability, and other advanced studies in TSAT, EMTP-RV, or PSCAD is advantageous

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

• Experience in drafting technical reports and proposals

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and guide others

• Skills in project planning and leadership

• Eagerness to learn and effectively apply emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, and programming is valued but not mandatory

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• Generous paid time off

• Extensive benefits package

• Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonuses for qualifying positions

• Workplace accommodations available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the selection process