BlueWave

Senior Engineer, Grid Integration

BlueWave

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BostonMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 6-8+ years of relevant DG grid connection experience
  • 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
Benefits
  • subsidized medical coverage
  • 100% company-paid dental and vision
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options
  • supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • 100% company-paid basic life/AD&D
  • short-term disability
  • long-term disability coverage
  • cell phone reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • unlimited PTO
  • 15 paid holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • dedicated volunteer days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
grid integration analysisinterconnection studiespower flow analysisstability studiescongestion managementtransmission planningdistribution planninggrid interconnection requirementssingle-line diagramsthree-line diagrams
Soft Skills
analytical capabilitiescommunication skillscollaborationnegotiation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringMaster's degree in electrical engineering