Senior Grid Interconnection Consultant

Sargent & Lundy

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$118,023–$180,313/yr

Benefits

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and perform transmission system planning and analysis studies, including load flow, stability, short circuit, and electromagnetic transients (EMT).
  • Prepare and manage new generator interconnection applications, ensuring compliance with reactive power requirements and developing necessary models.
  • Review and interpret ISO/RTO feasibility and system impact studies to advise interconnection clients effectively.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of relevant power systems engineering experience with utility or consultant.
  • Proficiency in using transmission planning software such as PSS/E, PSLF, or TARA for load flow modeling, contingency analysis, and stability studies.
  • Experience with power regions and ISOs/RTOs like PJM, MISO, ERCOT, or CAISO is highly valued.

AI & Automation Leadership:

  • Lead teams in using modern tools, automation, and AI to improve engineering workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Oversee automation of engineering tasks using scripting languages like Python and guide the application of AI tools while ensuring rigorous result verification.

Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is a consulting and engineering firm specializing in power system planning, analysis, and advisory services for utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The company values employee well-being, offers competitive award-winning benefits, and fosters a culture recognized for compensation and benefits excellence.

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