Principal Interconnection Planning Engineer

OverviewA confidential energy and power infrastructure organization is seeking a Principal Steady State Power Systems Engineer to lead advanced steady‑state analysis and technical decision‑making for complex electric power systems. This role is intended for a senior‑level engineer with deep expertise in power flow, voltage/reactive analysis, contingency evaluation, and steady‑state system planning, and a proven ability to own workstreams end‑to‑end.The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining system performance, evaluating operating limits, and supporting large‑scale generation and grid infrastructure projects across transmission‑connected and islanded operating environments. This is a highly technical, individual‑contributor role with influence across engineering, planning, and execution teams.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead steady‑state power system studies, including power flow, contingency analysis (N‑1 / N‑1‑1), voltage/reactive assessments, and thermal loading evaluationsDevelop and review steady‑state network models for transmission‑connected generation, load, and energy infrastructure projectsEvaluate system behavior under varying operating conditions, including peak, light‑load, and stressed system scenariosPerform and interpret voltage stability, reactive margin, and transfer capability analysesSupport generator interconnection and system impact studies, ensuring steady‑state compliance with applicable criteria and planning standardsDevelop and review single‑line diagrams, system operating configurations, and study assumptionsCollaborate with adjacent disciplines (dynamic studies, protection, controls, project engineering) to ensure alignment across study phasesMentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight, review, and guidance on steady‑state methodologies and best practicesClearly communicate results, risks, and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholdersRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline10+ years of professional experience focused on steady‑state electric power system analysisStrong expertise in power flow, contingency analysis, voltage/reactive studies, and steady‑state system planningAdvanced proficiency with industry‑standard tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, ETAP, or equivalent steady‑state platformsSolid understanding of transmission system behavior, operating limits, and planning criteriaExperience supporting generator interconnection studies or large‑scale grid integration effortsAbility to independently own analysis, exercise sound engineering judgment, and defend technical conclusionsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power SystemsExperience working with ISO/RTO, utility, developer, or consulting‑led planning environmentsFamiliarity with NERC, regional planning criteria, and utility interconnection standardsExposure to projects involving high renewable penetration, large load integration, or constrained transmission systemsExperience mentoring engineers or leading technical workstreams on multi‑disciplinary projects