{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"144d634cdb9dfe95589fde82","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/144d634cdb9dfe95589fde82","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/144d634cdb9dfe95589fde82","title":"Senior Electrical Engineer - Interconnection Study","description":"Job Title\nSenior Electrical Engineer\n\nJob Location\nIrvine, CA\n\nJob Type\nFull-time / Hybrid\n\nCompany Overview\nETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.\n\nOur employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most prized resource. If you share that passion—and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition toward a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations—we invite you to join us!\n\nETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\n\nJob Description\nETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Interconnection Studies within the power grid. The successful candidate will lead modeling, simulation, and technical analyses for interconnections involving utility‑scale renewable generation, battery energy storage, and conventional generation across both transmission and distribution networks. This role also contributes to the development of next‑generation tools that address the growing challenges of renewable integration and grid reliability.\n\nThe ideal candidate has extensive hands‑on experience leading utility‑scale interconnection projects across the U.S., with strong technical judgment, in-depth understanding of ISO/RTO procedures, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality studies and obtaining regulatory approvals.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.\n\nLead and perform interconnection studies for both transmission and distribution systems, including:\n\nPower flow and voltage profile analysis\n\nShort‑circuit and protection coordination\n\nDynamic and transient stability studies\n\nHarmonic and power quality studies\n\nConduct studies using and cross‑verifying results from multiple software platforms such as ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, and TSAT.\n\nCoordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with U.S. interconnection requirements (e.g., FERC, NERC, IEEE, state utility standards).\n\nPrepare comprehensive study reports, technical memoranda, and client presentations summarizing results and recommendations.\n\nSupervise and mentor study engineers, ensuring consistency and quality of results across projects.\n\nProvide technical leadership in developing study methodologies, automation tools, and best practices for U.S. T&D interconnection studies.\n\nResearch, design, and test software applications for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable energy systems.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems emphasis preferred).\n\n5+ years of professional experience conducting and leading transmission and/or distribution interconnection studies for utility‑scale projects.\n\nStrong 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.).\n\nProficiency in simulation tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, and TSAT, along with familiarity with their associated scripting and automation interfaces (e.g., Python, PSS/E API, PSLF EPCL, PSCAD scripting).\n\nExpertise in modeling and control of renewable plants, battery storage, and inverter‑based resources.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical results to diverse audiences.\n\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross‑functional engineering teams.\n\nWork authorization: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization.\n\nSalary Range\n79,500.00 – 132,500.00 USD per year.\n\nEmployment Preconditions\nETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.\n\nEEO Statement\nETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. 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By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.\n\nOur employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most prized resource. If you share that passion—and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition toward a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations—we invite you to join us!\n\nETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\n\nJob Description\nETAP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Interconnection Studies within the power grid. 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