Power Engineer (Grid Interconnection and Power Flow Analysis)

Company Overview

Our client is a pioneering AI-driven energy solutions company focused on accelerating the clean energy transition by streamlining grid interconnection processes for renewable energy projects. They leverage generative AI and automation to help developers of solar, storage, and wind farms navigate complex interconnection challenges, reduce delays, and optimize application approvals. By providing real-time insights, technical recommendations, and compliance support, they empower energy developers to efficiently integrate with the power grid, ensuring a faster, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Power Engineer with expertise in interconnection studies, power flow analysis, and grid interconnection processes for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in ISO/RTO markets, power system modeling, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in industry-standard power flow tools, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for projects in ISO/RTO interconnection queues, including strategy analysis and tariff advisory.
• Prepare and submit interconnection applications, ensuring compliance with grid operator requirements.
• Conduct power flow, stability, and affected system studies, assessing material modifications to existing infrastructure.
• Assist in load flow analysis for transmission and distribution systems.
• Utilize industry-standard power flow tools (GE-PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, CYMDIST, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD) for simulations and analysis.
• Research and track power market trends in major ISO/RTO markets to provide policy insights.
• Develop process efficiencies and automation to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Power/Energy Systems or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in power flow analysis and/or interconnection studies.
• Strong understanding of power flow, stability analysis, and load flow studies.
• Hands-on experience with GE-PSLF, PSS/E, PowerWorld, CYMDIST, TARA, ASPEN, PSCAD.
• Must Have Skills - PSLF, PSS/E and PSCAD.
• Strong quantitative and modeling skills with a focus on data analysis and database management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and VBA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Programming knowledge (Excel macro programming, Python, MATLAB, SQL).
• Experience in process automation and workflow optimization.
• Prior work experience with US-based clients or projects.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and tariff structures in ISO/RTO markets.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in power flow analysis and/or interconnection studies.
• Exposure to ISO/RTO interconnection processes in the US market.

Environment

• Remote work with candidates having US market experience preferred.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 11 PM IST.

Salary

• Compensation: 10 to 12 LPA

Benefits

• Benefits include a flexible working environment and opportunities to work on innovative projects in the renewable energy sector.