Back to search

Interconnection Engineer

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD135,000 - USD190,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
In this role, you will lead and support a variety of interconnection and power system studies for renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects, partnering closely with internal engineering teams and clients to deliver technically sound, high-quality solutions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical work, client interaction, and contributing to the integration of inverter-based resources onto the grid.
  • Own high‑impact grid studies driving the nation's next‑gen energy buildout.
  • Shape renewable growth by guiding how new power actually connects to the grid.

About Our Client

A growing Power & Energy team is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support an expanding Interconnection group. This is a strong opportunity to work on utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and other high-voltage power projects across the country.

Job Description

  • Lead and support interconnection and power system studies for utility-scale renewable and high-voltage power projects
  • Perform and review studies using tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar
  • Conduct a range of analyses including:
    • Load flow
    • Short circuit
    • Dynamic analysis
    • Transient studies
    • Renewable model tuning
    • Fault analysis
    • Voltage and frequency ride-through evaluations
    • Grid disturbance and system performance assessments
  • Develop, review, and refine power system and renewable plant models for interconnection applications
  • Support model validation, benchmarking, quality checks, and parameter tuning to align with utility, ISO/RTO, and regional performance requirements
  • Evaluate and support projects across solar, wind, BESS, substations, transmission, and distribution
  • Prepare and review technical deliverables, including:
    • Study reports
    • Design criteria
    • Specifications
    • Study documentation
    • Scopes of work and engineering packages
  • Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and occasional site visits or field walkdowns
  • Support proposal efforts, technical approach development, and estimating for new project opportunities
  • Ensure studies and engineering deliverables align with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and internal quality expectations
  • Stay current with regulatory changes, grid codes, ISO/RTO requirements, and evolving standards related to interconnections and inverter-based resources
  • Contribute to improving internal workflows, tools, and methods to streamline studies and engineering efficiency



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

A successful Interconnection Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)
  • Strong experience with interconnection studies and power systems analysis
  • Experience with tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, PSLF, ASPEN, PowerWorld, ETAP, SKM, CYME, EMTP, or similar
  • Experience performing dynamic studies, model development, or renewable system analysis for utility-scale or high-voltage projects
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Power system behavior
    • Inverter-based resources
    • Grid interconnection requirements
  • Familiarity with ISO/RTO processes such as ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM, CAISO, or similar is a plus
  • Understanding of standards such as:
    • NERC PRC/MOD
    • IEEE 2800
    • IEEE 1547
  • PE license is a plus, but not required

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $135000 to $190000 USD annually, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Challenging and impactful projects within the business services industry.



If you are passionate about the energy and natural resources field and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in Chicago, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7043725

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-062026-7043725
Job Nature
Hybrid working