Principal Engineer, Interconnection

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Full Time

Posted July 27, 2026

$150k - $420k

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Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology.

This role is the senior technical authority of Origination Engineering. You create the templates, product narrative, and technical directives the team runs every day, and you keep them optimal as utility specifications, products, and investment strategies change. You lead the technical negotiations that affect our projects. And for each new investment strategy, you derive the optimal way to interconnect. In the next 6 months, you will take ownership of the design standards behind a 100+ project ConEd portfolio, drive specification optimizations into production, and shape how we enter the next market. Reports to the Director of Origination Engineering.
This role is ideal for: a senior electrical engineer with experience in the interconnection process and passion to derive critical engineering decisions against a tight budget and small footprint.

8+ years in power systems, distribution planning, or DER interconnection engineering
Demonstrated success reviewing or challenging utility interconnection studies (CESIR or equivalent)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
A track record of creating design standards, templates, or engineering processes
Experience negotiating technical scope with a utility
Ability to operate as the most senior technical voice in a fast moving team
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Con Edison territory experience (SIR, CESIR, distribution design standards)
Battery storage project exposure (BESS, PCS, switchgear)
Power systems modeling tools (ETAP, PSS/E, or similar)
Master's degree in electrical engineering or power systems

At Orenda, you'll help build the real-world infrastructure that makes the energy transition possible. You'll do this in a mission-driven culture that values ownership, accountability, continuous learning, high performance, and genuine collaboration. We work hard, move quickly, and enjoy doing it together. In addition to the chance to do important work with a great team, Orenda offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent:
Base Salary: The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position in New York City is $150,000-$420,000 per year. The final base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Bonus: In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan with 3% employer match; LifeTime Fitness corporate membership; monthly commuter stipend; learning and education stipend; flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy; regular company events.
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