Senior Staff Engineer, Grid Modelling and Compliance

Invenergy

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$105,000–$125,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Below market

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This role $115k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$222,425 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About Invenergy

Invenergy is a leading independent power generation and storage company developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects including wind, solar, natural gas, and energy storage facilities. Industry: Renewable Energy

Invenergy currently has 28 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $105,000–$125,000 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Engineer, Grid Modelling and Compliance

Senior Staff Engineer, Grid Modelling and Compliance joins the Grid Modelling and Compliance team to support power system and equipment modeling activities. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with grid codes for renewable generation and transmission facilities while improving nationwide reliability. Key responsibilities include performing grid studies for power electronics, battery energy storage systems, and High Voltage Direct Current systems. The engineer will develop power system models, tune power plant controllers with manufacturers, and provide expertise in equipment design, performance studies, and troubleshooting. Required technical skills include proficiency in PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner tools, along with knowledge of NERC standards and IEEE 2800. Candidates should possess experience in power flow analysis, transient stability, and EMT analysis. Desired programming skills include Python or VBA to support complex modeling tasks across various renewable projects.

What does a Engineer earn?

Median $185000 from 249 postings across 48 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Perform grid studies for renewable generation, battery storage, and HVDC systems using PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
  • Develop power system models for various renewable generation projects across multiple industry-standard modeling platforms.
  • Collaborate with original equipment manufacturers to develop and tune power plant controllers to meet grid code requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NERC standards and IEEE 2800 codes related to grid modeling and performance.
  • Provide engineering expertise for equipment design, specification studies, commissioning support, troubleshooting, and forensic analyses.
  • Prepare detailed written reports and presentations to communicate technical analyses and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Attend coordination meetings with independent system operators, utilities, and vendors to manage project requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a similar field.
  • 2+ years of professional experience performing power system studies such as power flow, transient stability, EMT, and short circuit analysis.
  • Experience using power system modeling tools including PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner.
  • Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical infrastructure including substations, switchyards, transmission lines, and transformers.
  • Knowledge of renewable generation operation, design, and control systems.
  • Familiarity with NERC standards, IEEE 2800, and WECC requirements.
  • Desirable programming experience in Python or VBA.

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