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Grid Integration Engineer, Advisor - Renewables
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A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.
$115,926 / year median in Colorado
Job Description
What You Can Expect At ENGIE, we are accelerating the energy transition by building a cleaner, more resilient power grid. Our Renewables team is growing, and we need experts who can bridge the gap between renewable generation and grid reliability. The Grid Integration Engineering Advisor will support wind, solar, and BESS assets across the U.S. and Canada and can be based in Houston, TX or Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will lead a range of activities related to dynamic and transient power system modeling, power system studies, and compliance with interconnection requirements for wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Responsibilities include managing dynamic simulation models and associated documentation, implementing interconnection and grid code requirements into plant designs, collaborating closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and external consultants, and leading power system studies to support ENGIE's North America Renewables portfolio throughout the project lifecycle. What You Will Do Lead the development, validation, maintenance, and governance of dynamic simulation models (PSCAD, PSS®E, TSAT) for wind, solar, and battery energy storage (BESS) assets in partnership with OEMs and external engineering consultants Manage power system and interconnection studies throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring technical compliance with grid requirements and supporting the implementation of study recommendations into plant design and field execution Serve as the Grid Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical leadership on inverter-based resource (IBR) performance, voltage and frequency ride-through capabilities, reactive power requirements, and plant-level control systems Partner with Engineering, Development, Operations, OEMs, utilities, and external stakeholders to support interconnection activities and resolve complex grid integration challenges Develop, enhance, and standardize engineering processes, modeling practices, and technical requirements to ensure conformance with evolving interconnection, reliability, and grid code standards Monitor and interpret regulatory and industry developments, including NERC Reliability Standards, ISO/RTO and transmission provider requirements, AGIR guidance, and applicable IEEE standards, translating changes into actionable business requirements Lead assigned projects and technical initiatives, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with ENGIE's quality, operational, and performance objectives What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Power, Energy, Mechanical, Civil, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline) Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including at least three (3) years supporting NERC Reliability Standards Demonstrated experience developing and managing dynamic simulation models using