Sargent & Lundy · 9 hours ago
Entry Level Grid Interconnection Consultant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$61K/yr - $87K/yrSargent & Lundy is a consulting firm specializing in utility planning and advisory projects. They are seeking an Entry Level Grid Interconnection Consultant to prepare generator interconnection applications, review feasibility studies, and perform power system studies to support clients' interconnection strategies.
ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Preparing new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of PSS/E model to support the applications
Reviewing ISO feasibility and system impact studies to provide guidance to our clients, who are ISO Interconnection Customers
Performing independent power system studies, mostly on thermal and voltage contingency analyses, to support our client’s generator interconnection planning strategies
Performing advanced grid system studies to evaluate specific scenarios and impacts as required by our clients, such as higher renewable penetration and retirement of existing units and evaluation of transmission and non-transmission alternatives
Qualification
Required
This position requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Experience in writing technical reports and proposals
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others
Project planning and leadership skills
Preferred
Knowledge of power regions and ISOs/RTOs – PJM, MISO, NYISO, ERCOT, SPP, CAISO, and ISO-NE
Experience in modeling inverter-based resources and renewable generation, such as Wind Turbine Generators (WTG), photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and hybrid generation, and associated collector system for interconnection applications within software programs PSS/E, PSLF, and/or PSCAD
Experience in using transmission planning software, particularly PSS/E and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies
Experience in dynamic transient, stability, and other advance studies in EMTP-RV or PSCAD is a plus
Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas White
Retired
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