Grid Interconnection Studies Engineer

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.

. Develop PSCAD, PSS®E, PSLF, and TSAT models for generation and load projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLakewood • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating power-system models, including PSCAD and PSS®E, while ensuring compliance with NERC standards and ISO/RTO requirements. Capable of leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, and producing high-quality reports for interconnection studies.

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PSCAD Model DevelopmentPSS®E ProficiencyPower-Flow AnalysisInterconnection StudiesNERC Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Power-System StudiesDynamic ModelingShort-Circuit AnalysisTransient Stability AnalysisEMT AnalysisLoad-Flow StudiesModel ValidationGrid-Code ComplianceTechnical Report WritingModel Quality Testing

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PSCADPSS®EPSLFTSAT

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringGeneration InterconnectionTransmission PlanningISO/RTO ProceduresUtility Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop PSCAD, PSS®E, PSLF, and TSAT models for generation and load projects
Lead generation and large-load interconnection studies from application and model development through utility review, model acceptance, and commissioning support
Develop, validate, tune, and maintain power-flow, dynamic, short-circuit, and EMT models for solar, wind, battery storage, conventional generation, and large-load projects
Perform load-flow, contingency, short-circuit, transient-stability, voltage-performance, reactive-power, and electromagnetic-transient studies
Perform RMS/EMT model benchmarking, model quality testing, and grid-code compliance assessments
Develop and evaluate models for data centers and other large computational or industrial loads
Coordinate technical information with clients, utilities, ISO/RTO representatives, inverter manufacturers, power-plant-controller vendors, and EPC contractors
Review utility or ISO/RTO study results, reproduce findings, and identify technical errors, project risks, mitigations, and network-upgrade implications
Advise clients on interconnection strategy, technical requirements, study results, and project risks
Prepare and review study reports, technical memoranda, interconnection documentation, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates
Serve as technical lead on assigned projects, maintaining responsibility for technical quality, schedule, budget, and client communication
Develop scripts, templates, and automated study workflows for model testing, benchmarking, and quality control
Perform technical QA/QC reviews and improve study standards, tools, and documentation
Mentor junior engineers and support development of interconnection and modeling capabilities
Stay current with NERC standards, FERC directives, IEEE standards, ISO/RTO procedures, utility requirements, and emerging practices
Support proposals, client development, and creation of new study services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution, with coursework or professional emphasis in electric power systems
At least five years of relevant experience in power-system studies, transmission planning, generation interconnection, large-load interconnection, or grid integration
Demonstrated experience performing interconnection or transmission-system studies for an ISO/RTO, utility, developer, generation owner, large-load customer, or engineering consultancy
Hands-on proficiency with PSCAD and at least one positive-sequence planning platform such as PSS®E or PSLF
Experience developing or validating dynamic models for inverter-based resources, conventional generation, or large loads
Working knowledge of power flow, short circuit, transient stability, reactive-power performance, and EMT analysis
Familiarity with applicable NERC standards and ISO/RTO or utility interconnection requirements
Ability to independently interpret study results, troubleshoot model behavior, develop technically sound recommendations, and produce high-quality reports
Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
Ability to lead technical assignments and mentor less-experienced engineers
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employment verification conducted through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
Annual & discretionary bonus programs
Paid time off
Employer-paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Eight paid holidays including a floating holiday
Annual Team Building
Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
Pet insurance
Support for professional licensure, technical training, conference participation, and continued development