Senior Grid Connection Engineer

• Act as the technical interface with the interconnecting TSPs and ISOs for project specific matters, during development and execution phases
• Provide technical support to Business Development in interconnections, feasibility studies, costs, etc. for proposed projects and assist in filing grid connection applications
• Provide guidance on the technical aspects of grid interconnection for renewable power plants for development, design, construction, commissioning up to commercial operation
• Provide technical support to Energy Management for PPA management and NERC compliance team
• Oversee external contract engineering for grid connection issues and provide technical support for interconnection issues of plants under construction until COD
• Analysis/provide the grid electric study required by ISO and Transmission Owner
• Lead technical relationship with generators supplier for grid compliance items
• Coordinate all engineering requirements with Interconnecting Power Utility
• Supply/verification of documentation required by ISO for request of connection, authorization of connection and operation & maintenance
• Verifies and provide technical solutions for ancillary service and grid regulation required by Transmission Owner
• Monitoring of Grid Code/Regulatory norms and the impact of technical changes
• Lead and coordinate engineering design reviews with engineering consulting companies, contractors and subcontractors and ISO and Transmission Owner
• Assesses actual grid capacity in a region by reviewing and verifying technical studies performed by transmission providers
• Lead and assess grid study for BD phase and construction phase
• Coach and mentor less senior member of the Grid Connection Engineering team

• BS Electrical Engineering
• 7-10 years of engineering background with 5 years' in utility scale electrical power systems
• 2+ year of experience in grid interconnection integration of power producer resources in transmission level systems
• Fluent English is required
• Knowledgeable in power systems engineering in distribution, transmission, substations and generation
• Familiarity with ISO and Transmission Owner structure in USA
• Knowledgeable of technical requirements of ISO and Transmission Owner
• Knowledge of Grid Interconnections Agreements
• Experienced in overall Electrical Power System engineering
• Experience in interconnection application
• Ability to coordinate all interface electrical and SCADA design with interconnecting Power Utility
• Knowledgeable of Grid Interconnection Studies
• Knowledgeable of software for power system simulations (DigSILENT, ETAP, NEPLAN, etc.)
• Familiarity with NERC/FERC reliability standards, NEC, NESC IEEE and ANSI Engineering Standards
• Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support
• Ability to work within a Global Framework
• Ability to work within a Matrix Organization
• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Innovation and Sustainable thinking
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure
• Advanced time management and planning skills with ability to review, compile and track project documentation
• Valid Driver's license
• Knowledge of informatics: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

Master's Degree in Power Systems is preferred

• Affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one (Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits)
• Generous PTO including 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry