Staff Project Engineer – Grid Scale

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical definition and strategic direction of assigned grid-scale projects, which encompass site layouts, single-line diagrams, equipment selection, control systems, communications, network security, protective measures, metering, grounding, code compliance, fuel systems, and safety protocols.

• Act as a technical integrator across electrical, mechanical, civil, controls, fuel, and utility scopes.

• Coordinate designs, value engineering, interface reviews, project management, development, procurement, and stakeholder engagement while adhering to timelines and budgets.

• Assist with interconnection applications, studies, agreements, and technical data specifications.

• Establish plant service and protection schemes for large-load and data center locations, including islanding, load-following, and transfer schemes.

• Specify medium-voltage and plant interconnection equipment, fuel systems, EPC scopes, design standards, operational sequences, and testing protocols.

• Collaborate with clients and engineering partners to convert requirements into plan sets and address design, performance, scope, and accountability discrepancies.

• Respond to RFIs, approve submittals, evaluate designs, and authorize design variances.

• Conduct engineering assessments of site evaluations, inspections, and power system analyses.

• Ensure that controls and protection settings comply with utility, ISO/RTO, IEEE, NERC, and FERC standards.

• Track modifications to grid codes, utility handbooks, and industry standards and compile compliance risks.

• Assist with permitting for large facilities.

• Lead final demonstrations of grid code compliance, relay checkouts, commissioning, energization, witness testing, metering checkout, utility acceptance testing, and obtain final Permission to Operate.

• Develop enhancement initiatives utilizing Lean or similar methodologies.

• Document execution challenges and create training and instructional materials.

• Travel to project sites at various stages as needed based on availability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; preference for power systems emphasis; Mechanical, Systems, Controls, or Mechatronics backgrounds are also considered.

• A technical degree along with equivalent experience may be accepted.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a project engineering or power systems engineering role.

• At least 2-5 years of experience in a direct contributing role on grid-scale generation or storage projects.

• Proficient in technologies such as solar PV, central inverters, battery energy storage systems, modular generation packages, microturbines, reciprocating engines/gensets, large fuel cells, cogen/CHP, plant controllers/DERMS, or virtual power plants.

• Experience in project management, medium-voltage (5 kV+) distribution and protection system design, SCADA/PPC/EMS, technical drawings and construction plans, and troubleshooting electrical systems.

• Familiarity with construction processes, sequencing, and contractor management for large generation sites.

• Ability to review, cross-reference, and approve multidisciplinary EPC design packages.

• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE 1547/2800 and C37 series, UL 1741, utility interconnection guidelines, regional grid codes, and power system equipment practices.

• Working knowledge of FERC interconnection requirements and NERC reliability standards.

• Understanding of medium-voltage protection functions, utility-grade protective relays such as SEL, revenue metering, and point-of-interconnection design.

• Capability to interpret power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, power quality, and dynamic/ride-through studies using ETAP, SKM, CYME, or PSS/E.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems, power plant controllers, and industrial network protocols/devices including DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.

• Strong decision-making, communication, time-management, documentation, and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated with an ownership mentality and a passion for developing processes within a growing team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Salary adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location and experience.

• Opportunities for salary increases over time based on the development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.