Grid Integration & Studies Engineer managing interconnection processes for renewable energy projects. Supporting analysis and compliance with reliability standards in North America.
Responsibilities
Track and keep up to date the respective ISOs codes and requirements as they relate to the reliability standards, project interconnection and dynamic models
Assess the respective ISOs grid code compliance based on the existing product portfolio
Provide guidance regarding the interface to meet the respective code and interconnection process
Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders concerning project application data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models), interconnection process (planning, studies), and commissioning (plant test, commissioning reports)
Support project owner during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all the data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models, test reports) required for project interconnection
Conduct simulations with the dynamic models (PSS/e, TSAT, PSCAD) representing the wind turbine generators and plant controller, including the elements comprising the Balance of Plant to meet the reliability standards, ISO’s code, or to demonstrate the dynamic model’s quality
Be the liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration group, developing strategies to support business in North America
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
PHD in Power Electronics is desirable
5 plus years of working experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning
Experience with HV and transmission system planning, especially project interconnection processes
Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT)
Knowledge and experience with power systems integration (onshore wind farms), project application, reliability standards and ISOs interconnection requirements
Broad knowledge and familiarity with the NERC reliability standards, and most representative ISOs codes in North America (ERCOT, NSPI, CAISO, AESO, SaskPower, Hydro Quebec)
Above-average expertise using different software languages for dynamic model analysis (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DigSILENT-Power Factory)
Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical thinking
Clear and concise technical report writing and presentation skills
Experience with Microsoft Office
Requirement of English & French Proficiency
Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical)
Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship
Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements
Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods
Driving is an essential function of the job
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
Benefits
Basic Life and AD&D
Dependent Life
Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
Optional AD&D
Weekly Indemnity
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
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