SouthCoast Wind (SCW) is located in Boston, MA, currently developing a 2.4GW lease off the south coast of MA. Two 1.2GW projects are in development with expected FID 2025 and COD 2030.
The Grid Connection Engineer will provide technical support for the development and effective implementation of projects’ interconnection plan by coordinating transmission and interconnection studies and processes with applicable ISOs, including ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM and other areas as applicable.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the evaluation of new projects from a grid connection perspective, specifically through identifying and assessing potential grid connection locations.
- Manage and monitor interconnection process from application filing to post-interconnection agreement phases.
- Provide technical support to project teams and monitor/manage project commitments with respect to Grid Code compliance requirements.
- Review technical study reports and provide insight on interconnection costs and risks.
- Represent the company at various industry working groups and relevant stakeholder discussions within different ISOs, including ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM and CAISO.
Minimum Requirements:
- A degree in electrical or power engineering or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience within the power/energy sector is required. Experience in either the offshore wind or electricity transmission sector is preferred.
- Experience working in ISOs throughout the US including ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and make informed decisions.
- Knowledge and experience with PSS/E, PSCAD or other power system software.
- Knowledge of NERC, FERC compliance requirement is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel on a periodic basis, to project sites and relevant team offices.
