Interconnection Engineer – CAISO

Job Description:

  • strategic analysis of the interconnection procedures, queue and transmission system in a given RTO/ISO to formulate and steer greenfield project siting
  • prepare and manage interconnection requests through to an Interconnection Agreement with the most favorable terms possible
  • support the CAISO Interconnection (IC) Regional Lead on progressing projects through the interconnection process
  • work cross functionally with the broader Development Team to optimize the position throughout the development lifecycle.
  • monitor the progress of required system upgrades and identify creative mitigation solutions when needed within the applicable open access transmission tariff.

Requirements:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems or related field
  • 2 -5 years work history in renewable or traditional energy development, utility generation development, or transmission planning
  • Familiarity with reviewing and preferably running power flow models
  • Knowledge of System Impact Studies (SIS) and other interconnection studies of transmission level renewable energy generating facilities with: CAISO, PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, SMUD ;
  • Understanding of electrical diagrams, preliminary site plans, and preparation of interconnection request packages for submittal.
  • Awareness of transmission systems and transmission expansion plans in US.
  • Knowledge of Open Access Transmission Tariffs and Generator Interconnection Procedures.
  • Understanding of Interconnection and Transmission Agreements and Contracts.

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • life insurance
  • 401(k) eligibility
  • paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)
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