Senior Project Engineer – Grid Modelling, Compliance

Invenergy

Senior Project Engineer leading grid modeling and compliance activities for renewable energy generation at Invenergy. Collaborating with teams on power system studies and ensuring adherence to grid codes.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform grid studies related to power electronic and power systems control of renewable generation, battery energy storage systems, and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) modeling and analyzing control performance utilizing industry standard analysis platforms such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and ASPEN Oneliner
Develop power system models for different renewable generation projects in PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN Oneliner, and other modeling tools
Lead and perform power plant controllers tuning in collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to achieve desired performance requirement established in grid codes
Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise
Effectively communicate to both internal and external stakeholders by preparing detailed written reports or presentations describing analyses performed, solutions developed, and customer value propositions
Attend on-site meetings and in person coordination meetings with Independent System Operator (ISO), interconnection utilities, Renewable Energy Generation and HVDC vendors and consulting engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
5+ years of professional experience performing power system studies such as power flow analysis, transient stability, EMT analysis, and short circuit analysis
Knowledge of renewable generation operation, design, and control
Experience with using power system modelling tools such as PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD and ASPEN Oneliner
Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, transmission lines, transformers, collector systems, etc.)
Project management skills and ability to coordinate work with different internal and external stakeholders including engineering firms and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
Ability to travel occasionally, if needed (up to 15%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
paid time off
eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s)

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Hard Skills & Tools

power system studiespower flow analysistransient stabilityEMT analysisshort circuit analysispower system modelingcontroller tuninggrid analysisrenewable generation designHVDC modeling

Soft Skills

communicationproject managementcoordinationstakeholder engagementreport writingpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering