Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration
Senior Power System Engineer - Renewable & Data Center Integration
Location: Remote
Department: Grid Planning Section
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer- Renewable & Data Center Integration with deep expertise in large load and renewable interconnections, particularly within the ERCOT market. This role will support transmission-level planning, system impact studies, dynamic modeling, and EPC design efforts for utility-scale renewable projects and hyperscale data center developments.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, hands-on modeling experience, and a practical understanding of ERCOT planning, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support large load and generation interconnection studies in ERCOT and other transmission systems.
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Apply and interpret NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.
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Develop and validate steady state models in ETAP and PSSE, and dynamic models in PSS®E and PSCAD for:
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Large electronic loads (e.g., data centers)
- PV, wind, and BESS resources
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Support development and integration of:
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Solar/Wind/BESS Power Plant Controllers (PPCs)
- Master Plant Controllers (MPCs)
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Participate in EPC HV/MV substation design studies for:
- Large data center projects
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Utility-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects
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Support or lead microgrid design and control studies at MV and HV levels.
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Support RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
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Interface with Transmission Service Providers (TSPs), ISO/RTOs (especially ERCOT), developers, OEMs, and project stakeholders.
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Perform steady-state and short-circuit analyses including: Load flow studies, Short circuit analysis, Protection coordination, Arc-flash studies, Reactive power and energy loss analysis, and Harmonic studies
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Conduct electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies in PSCAD, including: Transient overvoltage (TOV), Transient recovery voltage (TRV), Insulation coordination, SSR/SSO screening and mitigation analysis
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
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8+ years of relevant experience in power systems planning and interconnection.
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Strong experience in:
- PSS®E dynamic modeling and analysis
- PSCAD EMT modeling
- ETAP steady-state and protection studies
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Demonstrated experience with:
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Large load interconnection studies (data center experience strongly preferred)
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ERCOT transmission planning and compliance requirements
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Generation interconnection (PV, wind, BESS)
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Experience developing dynamic PSSE and PSCAD models for large inverter-based resources and electronic loads.
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Familiarity with NERC, FERC, ISO/RTO, TSP requirements for both generation and large load interconnections.
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Experience embedding and coordinating PPC and MPC control strategies.
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Experience with RTDS / RSCAD CHIL testing (Control Hardware-in-the-Loop).
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Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred but not required).
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