Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis - R08517-4121 - Invenergy LLC
Chicago, IL
About the Job
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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12461693 Invenergy drives
innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience
and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our
customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage
solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.
We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days
from the posting date. This position will remain open for application
based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting
window.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform
technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the
different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy's Chicago office,
the Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will also be
responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities
and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they
apply to the interconnection process.
Responsibilities
- Perform power flow analysis and market related evaluations as part
of generation and transmission development activities.
- Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion
evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in WECC.
- Review utility and ISO transmission expansion plans to identify
potential opportunities.
- Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact,
stability and facility).
- Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation
technological shifts and the corresponding impacts it has on grid
behavior.
- Utilize regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate
areas of critical impact for projects in the interconnection
pipeline.
- Work with regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and
process changes as necessary.
- Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
- Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical
collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV - transmission
voltage 115kV - 230kV - 345kV), and project owned transmission
lines.
- Provide assistance during project design and construction for
interconnection related issues
- Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study,
construction, and operation of generation projects
- Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing
bidding and risk management strategies
- Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection
and market issues.
- Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects
- Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support
Origination and business opportunities for RFPs.
- Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform
reliability and economic studies.
- Establish relationships with various technical experts among
stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance
and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and
stability studies.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer
visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on power
systems.
- WECC/CAISO region experience while working at the ISO or with the
Utilities and advanced understanding of the WECC/CAISO
interconnection and planning process.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to ransmission and
interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a
plus.
- Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, TARA,
PowerWorld, PSLF, or PSCAD similar software package a plus.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Base Pay
130,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for
the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining
base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position
and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also
include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are
designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter
can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the
hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental
and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment wi
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12461693 Invenergy drives
innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience
and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our
customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage
solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.
We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days
from the posting date. This position will remain open for application
based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting
window.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will perform
technical analysis to assist in the interconnection process for the
different generation projects. Based out of Invenergy's Chicago office,
the Senior Engineer, Interconnections and Grid Analysis will also be
responsible for assisting in other transmission associated activities
and analysis, including interpreting the different market rules as they
apply to the interconnection process.
Responsibilities
- Perform power flow analysis and market related evaluations as part
of generation and transmission development activities.
- Provide grid, transmission system planning and congestion
evaluation, to assist in development activities mainly in WECC.
- Review utility and ISO transmission expansion plans to identify
potential opportunities.
- Review utility interconnection studies (feasibility, impact,
stability and facility).
- Identify areas for new transmission projects based on generation
technological shifts and the corresponding impacts it has on grid
behavior.
- Utilize regulatory and compliance knowledge to identify and evaluate
areas of critical impact for projects in the interconnection
pipeline.
- Work with regulatory team to provide input on queue reforms and
process changes as necessary.
- Develop conceptual design of interconnection facilities and costs.
- Assist in conceptual design of wind farm and solar electrical
collection systems (34.5kV), substations (34.5kV - transmission
voltage 115kV - 230kV - 345kV), and project owned transmission
lines.
- Provide assistance during project design and construction for
interconnection related issues
- Interpret market rules as they apply to the interconnection study,
construction, and operation of generation projects
- Provide assistance to asset managers in developing and implementing
bidding and risk management strategies
- Participate in various industry groups dealing with interconnection
and market issues.
- Perform technical diligence for potential M&A projects
- Perform complex Transmission delivery assessments to support
Origination and business opportunities for RFPs.
- Coordinate with consultants to prepare system models and perform
reliability and economic studies.
- Establish relationships with various technical experts among
stakeholders, utilities, RTO/ISOs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience in transmission system planning, compliance
and operations including complex power flow, short circuit, and
stability studies.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer
visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on power
systems.
- WECC/CAISO region experience while working at the ISO or with the
Utilities and advanced understanding of the WECC/CAISO
interconnection and planning process.
- Knowledge of FERC, NERC standards related to ransmission and
interconnections, including Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) a
plus.
- Experienced in the use of power flow software such as PSS/E, TARA,
PowerWorld, PSLF, or PSCAD similar software package a plus.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Base Pay
130,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 20% - 30%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for
the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining
base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position
and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also
include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are
designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter
can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the
hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental
and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment wi
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