Project Engineer - Grid Modeling and Compliance
InvenergyChicago, IL
Full Time
Posted September 26, 2026
$125k - $145k
Renewable Energy Development
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Job Description
As a Project Engineer in the Grid Modeling and Compliance team, you will be performing power system and equipment modeling activities to ensure compliance to various grid codes related to performance and modeling of Invenergy generation and transmission facilities and improve nationwide renewable energy reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform grid studies related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) modeling and analyzing control performance utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
- Develop power system models for different renewable generation projects in PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN Oneliner, and other modeling tools.
- Perform power plant controllers tuning in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling, IEEE 2800 – 2022, IEEE P2800.2, WECC and various independent system operators
- Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise, including equipment design, specification studies, performance studies, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and forensic analyses.
- Effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions.
- Attend on-site meetings and in person coordination meetings with Independent System Operator (ISO), interconnection utilities, Renewable Energy Generation and HVDC vendors and consulting engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field.
- 3+ years of professional experience performing power system studies such as power flow analysis, transient stability, EMT analysis, and short circuit analysis, preferably a cquired through working for transmission utilities, engineering firms, or renewable developers.
- Knowledge of renewable generation operation, design, and control.
- Experience with using power system modelling tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD and ASPEN Oneliner.
- Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, transmission lines, transformers, collector systems, etc.).
- Project management skills and ability to coordinate work with different internal and external stakeholders including engineering firms and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
- Ability to travel occasionally, if needed (up to 15%).
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Master’ degree or higher in power engineering is a plus.
- Specialized coursework in power system analysis, power electronics and control systems is desirable.
- Programming experience in Python, VBA, or other languages is desirable.
- Strong communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements and provide recommendations.
- Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage tasks across multiple projects.
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