About this role
About the Role ETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Transmission and Distribution Interconnection Studies. You will lead modeling, simulation, and technical analyses for interconnections involving utility-scale renewable generation, battery energy storage, and conventional generation across transmission and distribution networks. You will contribute to next-generation tools addressing renewable integration and grid reliability to support safe, reliable energy transitions.
What You'll Do
- Develop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.
- Lead and perform interconnection studies for both transmission and distribution systems, including: Power flow and voltage profile analysis; Short-circuit and protection coordination; Dynamic and transient stability studies; Harmonic and power quality studies.
- Conduct studies using and cross-verifying results from multiple software platforms such as ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF and TSAT.
- Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with U.S. interconnection requirements (FERC, NERC, IEEE, state utility standards).
- Prepare comprehensive study reports, technical memoranda, and client presentations summarizing results and recommendations.
- Supervise and mentor study engineers, ensuring consistency and quality of results across projects.
- Provide technical leadership in developing study methodologies, automation tools, and best practices for U.S. T&D interconnection studies.
- Research, design, and test software applications for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable energy systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to support regulatory approvals and project delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis preferred).
- 5+ years of professional experience conducting and leading transmission and/or distribution interconnection studies for utility-scale projects.
- Strong working knowledge of IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, NERC/FERC, and ISO/RTO processes (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, etc.).
- Proficiency in PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, and TSAT, along with scripting interfaces (Python, PSS/E API, PSLF EPCL, PSCAD scripting).
- Expertise in modeling and control of renewable plants, battery storage, and inverter-based resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical results to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional engineering teams.
- Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization.
- Strong coordination with utilities/ISOs/RTOs.
Nice to Have
- Power Systems emphasis in degree (MS/PhD preferred).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD 79,500 – 132,500 per year.
- Background checks required; ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.