Interconnection Specialist

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech‑enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet‑scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design‑once, build‑many model, we’re accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI‑first mindset, expecting every employee to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to improve quality, speed, and impact. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day.

About the Role

The Interconnection Specialist supports The Nuclear Company's Development organization by leading and executing complex power system studies and managing interconnection processes for nuclear projects. Acts as the technical authority across multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable grid integration and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver load flow, short‑circuit, transient and small‑signal stability, electromagnetic transient, reliability, and system impact assessments.
• Ensure planning and performance studies comply with industry standards and good engineering practices.
• Deliver detailed and practical modeling outputs and comprehensive technical reports.
• Manage end‑to‑end interconnection for large generator projects, coordinating with internal teams, clients, utilities, and subcontractors.
• Lead electrical design development, including modeling packages and technical drawings.
• Oversee interconnection applications—ensuring timely, accurate documentation and compliance with ISO/RTO and utility standards.
• Serve as technical lead and escalation point for interconnection challenges.
• Maintain up‑to‑date awareness of interconnection regulations, procedures, and standards across ISO/RTOs and major utilities.
• Perform QA/QC on deliverables from internal and third‑party teams.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to refine and optimize process flows.
• Drive internal process improvements to enhance consistency, efficiency, and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering (focus on power systems preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in power system planning, interconnection, or generator integration—energy (renewable/nuclear) or utility contexts.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard tools: PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, PSCAD, PowerWorld, Aspen One‑Liner, TARA, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities for complex modeling studies.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience conducting QA/QC on technical deliverables and interconnection studies.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO, NERC, FERC protocols, and regional interconnection processes.
• Specific experience with ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and SPP is valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent understanding of power market fundamentals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Pay

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $98,000 – $118,000 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.