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Principal, Interconnection, Grid & Power Systems
Location
United States
Posted
139 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal, Interconnection, Grid & Power Systems
Applus+
• Serve as Enertis Applus’ lead advisor on interconnection strategy for wind, solar, BESS, hybrid projects, large electrical loads (data centers, industrial campuses), and behind-the-meter or grid-connected microgrids • Advise clients on interconnection feasibility, queue and study risk, cost exposure, schedule drivers, and mitigation strategies for both generation and large-load interconnections • Provide guidance on grid integration of co-located generation and load, islandable microgrids, and multi-technology power systems combining renewable, storage, thermal, and backup generation assets • Support clients evaluating dedicated generation supply for data centers, private transmission solutions, or hybrid grid/behind-the-meter configurations • Monitor and interpret evolving ISO/RTO rules, NERC requirements, IEEE standards, and utility criteria impacting renewable interconnection as well as large load integration and reliability requirements for critical infrastructure • Track implications of standards such as IEEE 1547/2800, NERC reliability frameworks, large-load connection requirements, and emerging reliability standards tied to high-density electrical demand • Serve as internal authority on grid reliability and system stability considerations for high-impact load clusters and hybrid generation-load systems • Represent Enertis Applus as a recognized authority on grid integration of renewable generation, storage, and emerging high-density loads such as data centers • Author whitepapers and advisories on grid capacity constraints, transmission access strategies, and evolving power-system architectures driven by electrification and digital infrastructure growth • Define IE/OE technical standards for interconnection facilities, POI substations, and large-load substations, private transmission assets, and microgrid interface designs • Develop evaluation frameworks for hybrid generation-load systems, microgrids, and reliability-critical facilities • Serve as escalation point for complex discussions involving large-load interconnection, dedicated supply strategies, grid reliability for mission-critical facilities, and hybrid power system design
Job Requirements
- 8+ years in Independent Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, utility, ISO/RTO, grid advisory, large-load integration, transmission planning, data-center power systems, or microgrid engineering
- Deep understanding of interconnection processes, screening criteria, EMT models for IBRs, advanced grid support (AGS) and ridethrough requirements, protection philosophies, and commissioning workflows across generation assets, high-density loads, and hybrid power systems
- Preferred Background: Experience at tier-one consultancies, utilities, reliability organizations, ISOs/RTOs, data-center developers, hyperscale infrastructure firms, or engineering firms specializing in large-load power systems
- Familiarity with project finance and lender expectations for grid-connected assets or large-scale energy infrastructure supporting critical operations
Benefits
- A positive corporate culture
- Personal and professional growth
- A hybrid working model
- Flexibile retribution scheme
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