Power Systems Engineer II / III - Interconnection Specialist at Revamp Engineering

About Revamp:

Founded in 2016, Revamp is the premier engineering design firm focused on large-scale renewable energy projects. We are committed to doing our part in the energy transition and providing a welcoming workplace for talented people ready to make a real difference in fighting climate change. In the last 5 years, Revamp engineers have designed more than 14% of all installed utility-scale solar generation capacity in the US (11 out of 82 GW).

We are made up of a diverse group of mostly remote, US-based employees spanning from the East Coast all the way to The Aloha State of Hawaii! We are artists, immigrants, singers, dancers, pastry chefs, outdoor enthusiasts, animal lovers, and travelers who embrace innovation and collaboration. For more information, visit our website at www.revamp-eng.com.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform steady-state, dynamic stability, and short-circuit analyses using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, and PSLF.
• Develop and validate PSCAD models for renewable generation resources, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems.
• Support and conduct NERC compliance studies to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of FERC, NERC, and RTO/ISO processes and their interactions.
• As a secondary responsibility, perform system studies including but not limited to protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality.
• As a secondary responsibility, design collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
• As a secondary responsibility, create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system (BOS).
• Write reports and make presentations describing studies performed, solutions developed, and value obtained.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, codes.
• May lead multiple projects of varying complexity.
• May evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures, and criteria.
• May prepare project documentation.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects.
• May assign tasks to and direct less experienced team members to complete assignments.
• May assist with proposals to provide professional services.
• May provide mentoring for staff engineers.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.
• Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional or complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Receives a review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment.
• Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• EIT Certificate or PE Licensure is desirable.
• Prior experience with the interconnection processes in major ISOs such as ERCOT, NYISO, MISO, and CAISO. Familiarity with interconnection processes in other ISOs/RTOs is a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in power systems analysis
• Advanced knowledge of power systems analysis software tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF or similar.
• Knowledge of power distribution, transmission, solar PV systems or energy storage systems is desirable.
• Experience with renewable energy projects and grid integration.
• Experience applying Python or similar programming languages for process automation is desirable.
• Experience working with different vendor provided dynamic models is preferred.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions:

• Competitive compensation with bonus.
• Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
• Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
• Monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
• Profit-sharing.
• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.

Disclaimer

All offers of employment with Revamp Engineering Inc. are contingent on the completion of a background check. Revamp Engineering Inc. conducts these background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Applicants will be: 1) provided with appropriate written notice of the background check, 2) asked to authorize the background check before it is performed, and 3) provided the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.