Sr. Electrical Engineer - Grid Interconnection - Remote/Chicago
• Engineer & Design leading company supporting T&D grid mod projects
- Fully remote position to grow project portfolios in power & energy
About Our Client Our client is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the land development and energy markets. Voted on as a best place to work and recognized in the ENR Top 100 and fastest growing companies.
Job Description
In this role, you will support and lead a variety of interconnection and power system studies for renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects, while partnering closely with internal engineering teams and clients to deliver technically sound, high-quality solutions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical work, client interaction, and contributing to the integration of inverter-based resources onto the grid.What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support interconnection and power system studies for utility-scale renewable and high-voltage power projects
- Perform and review studies in PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar tools
- Conduct a range of analyses including:
- Load flow
- Short circuit
- Dynamic analysis
- Transient studies
- Renewable model tuning
- Fault analysis
- Voltage and frequency ride-through evaluations
- Grid disturbance and system performance assessments
- Develop, review, and refine power system and renewable plant models for interconnection applications
- Support model validation, benchmarking, quality checks, and parameter tuning to align with utility, ISO/RTO, and regional performance requirements
- Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution
- Prepare and review technical deliverables including study reports, design criteria, specifications, study documentation, scopes of work, and other engineering packages
- Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, occasional site visits, and field walkdowns
- Support proposal efforts, technical approach development, and estimating for new project opportunities
- Ensure studies and engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and internal quality expectations
- Stay current with regulatory changes, grid codes, ISO/RTO requirements, and evolving standards related to interconnections and inverter-based resources
- Contribute to the improvement of internal workflows, tools, and methods that help streamline studies, model checks, and engineering efficiency
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Strong experience supporting interconnection studies and power systems analysis
- Experience with tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar
- Experience performing dynamic studies, model development, or renewable system analysis for high-voltage or utility-scale projects
- Strong understanding of power system behavior, inverter-based resources, and grid interconnection requirements
- Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes such as ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, CAISO, or similar is a plus
- Understanding of applicable standards such as NERC PRC/MOD, IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547, and other relevant interconnection requirements
- PE license is a plus, but not required for the right candidate
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $125000 to $185000 USD annually. Plus Bonus and full benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
- Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences
Compensation:
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401K match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
- Dependent Care Match
- Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
- Family Planning & IVF Benefits
- Pet Insurance
If you're passionate about renewable energy and have the expertise to drive grid interconnection projects, apply now to join this impactful team! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job