Senior Project Engineer - Grid Modelling and Compliance

Job Description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land‑based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large‑scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

As a Senior Project Engineer in the Grid Modeling and Compliance team, you will lead and perform power system and equipment modeling activities to ensure compliance to various grid codes related to performance and modeling of Invenergy generation and transmission facilities and improve nationwide renewable energy reliability. You will lead detailed studies utilizing specialized engineering software tools to evaluate project performance per design and grid code compliance and also coordinate and review modeling work performed by engineering firms and equipment manufacturers.

This work will include various renewable generation facilities such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, BESS and HVDC transmission links and associated converter stations.

• Lead and perform grid studies related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and HVDC modeling and analyzing control performance utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
• Develop power system models for different renewable generation projects in PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN Oneliner, and other modeling tools.
• Lead and perform power plant controller tuning in collaboration with OEMs to achieve desired performance requirements established in grid codes.
• Maintain up-to‑date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling, IEEE 2800 – 2022, IEEE P2800.2, WECC and various independent system operators.
• Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise, including equipment design, specification studies, performance studies, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and forensic analyses.
• Effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
• Attend on‑site meetings and in‑person coordination meetings with ISOs, interconnection utilities, renewable energy generation and HVDC vendors and consulting engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience performing power system studies such as power flow analysis, transient stability, EMT analysis, and short‑circuit analysis, preferably acquired through work for transmission utilities, engineering firms, or renewable developers.
• Knowledge of renewable generation operation, design, and control.
• Experience with power system modeling tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
• Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, transmission lines, transformers, collector systems, etc.).
• Project management skills and ability to coordinate work with internal and external stakeholders including engineering firms and OEMs.
• Ability to travel occasionally, if needed (up to 15%).

• Master’s degree or higher in power engineering is a plus.
• Specialized coursework in power system analysis, power electronics, and control systems is desirable.
• Programming experience in Python, VBA, or other languages is desirable.
• Strong communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills to work cross‑functionally to understand requirements and provide recommendations.
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage tasks across multiple projects.

$ – $ USD annual. Bonus: 20% – 30%.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.