Senior Engineer, Load Integration & Model Development

As a Senior Engineer for Load Interconnection & Model Development you will play a critical role in expanding our energy infrastructure and integrating our large-load facilities into the electric grid. You will be a key individual contributor, focusing on the complex challenges of connecting and optimizing our operations within the MISO and SPP RTOs.

Responsibilities

Perform and support comprehensive grid integration studies for large-load facilities within MISO and SPP; Manage transmission injection processes and perform load deliverability studies to ensure grid stability and capacity; Strategize Points of Interconnection (POIs) based on evolving business needs and changing regulatory requirements; Contribute to the technical development of the team, sharing expertise and best practices in grid integration and ISO/RTO navigation; Work with internal teams to draft technical specifications and support Business Development on the technical aspects of project proposals; Identify POIs that best suit our business development needs while staying ahead of grid code compliance and transmission topology changes

Requirements

Master’s degree in Power Systems with 3+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Power Systems; Deep experience in grid planning, system modeling, and grid code compliance studies; Strong working knowledge of MISO/SPP transmission topology and load interconnection methodologies; Ability to think outside the box to identify POIs that offer the best path to interconnection for large-scale loads; Excellent technical report writing and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Experience with other ISO/RTO markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, WECC, SERC); Proficiency with power system simulation tools: PowerWorld Simulator, ETAP, TSAT, or ASPEN OneLiner; Working knowledge of scripting languages such as R or Python for data analysis and automation

Benefits

Industry competitive pay; Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company; Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents; Employer contributions to HSA accounts; Paid Parental Leave; Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; Teladoc; 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary; Generous paid time off and holiday schedule; Cell phone reimbursement; Tuition reimbursement; Subscription to the Calm app; MetLife Legal; Company paid commuter benefit: $300 per month