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Grid Interconnection Consultant

New York, New York Temporary USD45 - USD75 per hour View Job Description
This role focuses on supporting utility planning and generator interconnection efforts, including developing models, reviewing ISO studies, and performing power system analysis. You'll work closely with clients to navigate complex grid requirements and deliver technical insights that support reliable and efficient energy projects.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact grid interconnection and utility projects
  • Join a consulting environment that offers strong technical growth

About Our Client

This position is with a global leader in the power and energy industry specializing in transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the US. The company values expertise and precision in delivering high-quality results for its clients and a collaborative work culture offering a direct path to senior leadership roles.

Job Description

  • Preparing new generator interconnection applications, including development of conceptual single line diagram, verification of compliance with reactive power requirements, and development of steady-state, dynamic, and short circuit models 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, including thermal and voltage contingency, transient stability, and short circuit 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, for new conventional and renewable generation projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

This position requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with strong academic background and coursework emphasis in Power Systems Analysis.3+ years previous power systems engineering experience, including one or more of the following:

  • 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, PSLF and TARA, for load flow modeling and contingency studies
  • Experience in dynamic transient, stability, and other advance studies in TSAT, EMTP-RV or PSCAD is a plus.



Also extremely important are:

  • 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.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay between $45 and $75 USD.
  • Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
  • Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.



Contact
Cullen Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6986529

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
New York
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cullen Sheridan
Job Reference
JN-042026-6986529