Senior Electrical Engineer – Interconnection Study

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Irvine, CA

Full-time / Hybrid

• Develop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.
• Lead and perform interconnection studies for 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.

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree 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 U.S. interconnection standards and procedures, including IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, NERC/FERC, and ISO/RTO processes (CAISO, PJM, ERCOT, MISO, etc.).
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, and TSAT, along with familiarity with their scripting and automation 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.

U.S. citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization required.

USD 79,500.00 –  annually.

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before employment, in accordance with local laws.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, ensuring all employees are treated with dignity and respect.