ETAP
Senior Electrical Engineer – Interconnection Study
ETAP Irvine · Senior · Full-time
Work authorization required$80k-$133kDetected 30 days ago
PythonEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingRenewable Energy
About the role
- Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource.
- ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- This role also contributes to the development of next-generation tools that address the growing challenges of renewable integration and grid reliability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate detailed models for renewable generation, battery storage, and distributed resources.
- Provide technical leadership in developing study methodologies, automation tools, and best practices for U.S. T&D interconnection studies.
- Research, design, and test software applications for modeling, control, and energy management of renewable energy systems.
- 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.
- Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
Requirements
- Strong 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.).
- Proficiency 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).
- Expertise in modeling and control of renewable plants, battery storage, and inverter-based resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex technical results to diverse audiences.
- We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Nice to have
- Power flow and voltage profile analysis
- Short-circuit and protection coordination
- Dynamic and transient stability studies
- Harmonic and power quality studies
- Conduct studies using and cross-verifying results from multiple software platforms such as ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF and TSAT.
- Coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and developers to ensure compliance with U.S. interconnection requirements (e.g., FERC, NERC, IEEE, state utility standards).
- Prepare comprehensive study reports, technical memoranda, and client presentations summarizing results and recommendations.
- Supervise and mentor study engineers, ensuring consistency and quality of results across projects.
Compensation
- 79,500.00 - 132,500.00 USD Annual USD Annual
- This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
Company info
- ETAP 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.
- If you share that passion - and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations - we invite you to join us!
Equal opportunity
- ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency/work authorization
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