Principal Engineer– Grid Modeling and Compliance

About the Role

This position involves performing advanced power system studies and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for grid reliability, modeling, and compliance. The role supports interconnection model development, industry stakeholder engagement, and research innovation in power systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electro-magnetic Transient (EMT) Studies, including sub-synchronous resonance (SSR), control interaction (SSCI), ferro-resonance, temporary overvoltage (TOV), switching overvoltage (SOV), transient recovery voltage (TRV), power quality (harmonic and flicker), energization, and related analyses.
• Assist in developing and tuning models in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet grid code performance requirements.
• Produce and review technical reports and presentations, translating complex findings for executive audiences.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PSCAD modeling, special studies, and transmission grid reliability, modeling, and compliance.
• Actively participate in industry stakeholder meetings and drive proactive changes in grid planning and policy.
• Stay current with market changes, including NERC, FERC planning procedures, policy updates, and developments.
• Support interconnection model development and review utility-commissioned technical deliverables.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NERC standards related to grid modeling.
• Contribute to the team’s research and innovation activities.
• Support Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) testing of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), fuel cells, or other onsite generation technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in power system modeling, analysis, and studies.
• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a power systems focus.
• 5+ years of recent experience developing PSCAD models for utility interconnections.
• Experience with additional tools such as PSS/E, RSCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEEE, IEC, CIGRE, utility, and industry standards.
• Strong experience developing and validating generator, load, equipment, and inverter-based resource models.
• Experience performing Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) testing with BESS, fuel cells, and protective relays.

Pay

Hiring range in the U.S.: $114,600 – $234,600 per year. Eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible vacation for salaried employees; accrued vacation for others (13 days annually for the first three years, 18 days annually thereafter; prorated for part-time employees working 20–34 hours per week).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing annually with a maximum carryover cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits, including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.