Job Description
Interconnection EngineerOwn high-impact grid studies driving the nation's next-gen energy buildout. Shape renewable growth by guiding how new power actually connects to the grid.About Our ClientA growing Power & Energy team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support an expanding Interconnection group. This is a strong opportunity to work on utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and other high-voltage power projects across the country.Job DescriptionLead and support interconnection and power system studies for utility-scale renewable and high-voltage power projects. Perform and review studies using tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar. Conduct a range of analyses including: load flow, short circuit, dynamic analysis, transient studies, renewable model tuning, fault analysis, voltage and frequency ride-through evaluations, grid disturbance and system performance assessments. Develop, review, and refine power system and renewable plant models for interconnection applications. Support model validation, benchmarking, quality checks, and parameter tuning to align with utility, ISO/RTO, and regional performance requirements. Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution. Prepare and review technical deliverables, including study reports, design criteria, specifications, study documentation, scopes of work and engineering packages. Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and occasional site visits or field walkdowns. Support proposal efforts, technical approach development, and estimating for new project opportunities. Ensure studies and engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and internal quality expectations. Stay current with regulatory changes, grid codes, ISO/RTO requirements, and evolving standards related to interconnections and inverter-based resources. Contribute to improving internal workflows, tools, and methods to streamline studies and engineering efficiency.The Successful ApplicantA successful Interconnection Engineer should have: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred). Strong experience with interconnection studies and power systems analysis. Experience with tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar. Experience performing dynamic studies, model development, or renewable system analysis for utility-scale or high-voltage projects. Strong understanding of power system behavior, inverter-based resources, grid interconnection requirements. Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes such as ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, CAISO, or similar is a plus. Understanding of standards such as NERC PRC/MOD, IEEE 2800, IEEE 1547. PE license is a plus, but not required.What's on OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $135000 to $190000 USD annually, depending on experience. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development within the energy and natural resources sector. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Challenging and impactful projects within the business services industry.If you are passionate about the energy and natural resources field and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Chicago, we encourage you to apply today!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$190,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
- Alternative Energyunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Benchmarkingunmatched
- Business Servicesunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Dynamic Analysisunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- High Voltage (HV)unmatched
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Model Validationunmatched
- Natural Resourcesunmatched
- On Site Supportunmatched
- Performance Analysisunmatched
- Performance Reviewsunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project Evaluationunmatched
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Systems Analysisunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Deliveryunmatched
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