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Nextracker Inc. · 4 hours ago

Senior Power System Interconnection Engineer

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

12+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with innovative clean energy technology solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Power System Interconnection Engineer to support the deployment and interconnection of large-scale PV and Energy Storage systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and collaborating with various teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead or assist customers with submission of interconnection applications for PV and Energy Storage projects under ISO, RTO, and utility-specific processes

Collaborate with project engineering, development, and permitting teams to ensure project designs comply with applicable state, ISO/RTO, utility and federal requirements

Translate ISO/RTO study requirements into technical guidance for product development teams

Support modeling and validation of inverter-based PV and storage systems per ISO/RTO/utility requirements (e.g., PSCAD, PSS®E, PSLF, etc.)

Prepare and maintain technical documentation required for interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance audits

Generate regulatory compliance checklists, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for each project

Support responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance filings

Contribute to industry forums, standards committees, and working groups to shape emerging IBR regulations

Qualification

Power Systems EngineeringUtility Scale PV SystemsEnergy Storage SystemsISO/RTO Interconnection ProcessesGrid Modeling ToolsFERC RegulationsNERC Reliability StandardsInterconnection StandardsRegulatory FilingsTechnical DocumentationCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 12 years of engineering experience and 10 years of experience with utility scale generation, in particular transmission connected PV, energy storage, and/or other IBRs, and DER

In-depth knowledge of ISO/RTO interconnection processes (PJM, MISO, CAISO, ERCOT, etc.)

Working knowledge of FERC regulations, NERC reliability standards, PURPA, and their application

Experience with grid modeling tools for interconnection and stability studies

Detailed understanding of interconnection standards: IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030, IEEE 2800, etc

Strong ability to interpret and communicate regulatory/technical requirements to cross-functional teams

Experience preparing regulatory filings, compliance documentation, and technical reports

Demonstrated success with projects with various ISOs and utilities

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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