
Senior Power System Engineer – Renewable, Data Center Integration
Posted Jun 19

Posted Jun 19
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
• Assist with studies related to large load and generation interconnections.
• Interpret and apply NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, and TSP requirements for generation and large load interconnections.
• Create and verify steady state models using ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for: substantial electronic loads (e.g., data centers), PV, wind, and BESS resources.
• Aid in the development and integration of: Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs) and Master Plant Controllers (MPCs).
• Oversee RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
• Contribute to microgrid design and control studies at both MV and HV levels.
• Engage in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for: large data center initiatives, utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects.
• Collaborate with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
• Execute steady-state and short-circuit analyses, including: load flow studies, short circuit analysis, protection coordination, arc-flash studies, reactive power and energy loss analysis, and harmonic studies.
• Perform electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, which include: transient overvoltage (TOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening, and mitigation analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Over 5 years of pertinent experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
• Strong proficiency in PSCAD/RSCAD EMT modeling.
• Experience in embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies.
• Familiarity with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
• Proven experience with: large load interconnection studies (experience with data centers is highly preferred).
• Knowledge of generation interconnections (PV, wind, BESS).
• Understanding of NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, and TSP requirements for generation and large load interconnections.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not mandatory).
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.
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