Senior Engineer, Grid Integration

Job Description

BlueWave has an immediate opening for a Senior Engineer with strong distributed generation interconnection experience who will be responsible for supporting PV and BESS projects through state utility and RTO interconnection processes. This role requires an electrical engineer with experience in managing generator applications through utility interconnection processes, and running and overseeing power flow analyses. This position will report to the Director of Grid Integration and will work closely with the Development and Execution teams through the lifecycle of the interconnection process.

What you'll do

• Lead grid integration analysis and interconnection studies to support distributed generation scale solar, solar/storage, and stand-alone storage projects
• Evaluate grid capacity, constraints, and interconnection feasibility across multiple states and utility territories
• Collaborate with utilities, ISOs, and regulatory agencies to navigate interconnection processes and ensure compliance with applicable NERC, FERC, and local grid requirements
• Support the design, modeling, and optimization of transmission and distribution infrastructure for renewable energy projects
• Analyze power flow, stability, and grid congestion to identify risks and mitigation strategies for project development
• Assess grid interconnection impacts on project feasibility and financial modeling
• Provide technical expertise on grid interconnection requirements, transmission/distribution planning, and regulatory approvals
• Support site acquisition with information on grid capacity
• Develop single and three-line diagrams
• Maintain knowledge tariffs and technical standards at the utility scale projects
• Analyze feasibility, system impact and facility studies for cost reductions and potential schedule acceleration
• Negotiate system upgrade alternatives for cost, and timelines
• Negotiate Interconnection Service Agreements
• Perform site visits periodically over the course of the projects
• Track technological advancements and drive adoption, as applicable
• Support pre-construction team with interconnection requirements
• Support construction team with equipment changes and utility schedules

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of relevant DG grid connection experience, Transmission, ISO and RTO experience (ISO-NE, NYISO in particular) is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Master's degree in electrical engineering or relevant power-related field preferred
• Strong understanding of distribution and transmission systems and grid interconnection processes, including power flow analysis, stability studies, and congestion management
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs and utilities on interconnection applications, distribution planning, transmission planning, and regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC, PUCs)
• Proficiency with modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSSE, PSCAD, PowerWorld, or similar) to assess project feasibility and grid impact
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, licenses/certifications, essential job duties, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.

Benefits

At BlueWave, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized medical coverage and 100% company-paid dental and vision, along with HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.

In addition, employees have access to voluntary benefits such as supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance, as well as 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer cell phone reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Time-off benefits include unlimited PTO, 15 paid holidays, Summer Fridays, and dedicated volunteer days, supporting flexibility, rest, and time to give back to our communities.

EEO Statement

BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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