Power System Engineer

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲?
Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates United States solar, battery storage and EV projects by providing turnkey development as a service including 100% internal systems engineering. The company deploys a leading team that spun out of the largest solar power producer in the world. This team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Ahmedabad
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿
Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
Medical Insurance for the employee and family
Spot Recognition bonus for exceptional performance
Long Term Incentive policy
Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆
At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆
As a Power System Lead, you will navigate the technical and regulatory aspects of utility interconnection for renewable energy and energy storage projects. Leveraging 4–8 years of experience in interconnection processes, you will prepare and review interconnection packages, analyse utility and regulatory guidelines (FERC, PJM, NYISO, SPP, ERCOT), and evaluate transmission and distribution tariffs, costs, and timelines. This role focuses on supporting both front-of-the-meter (FTM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) projects across RTO regions while optimizing strategies for grid integration and state incentive programs.
𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Interconnection Process Management
Understand and manage interconnection requirements, processes, timelines, and tariff rules across relevant RTOs/ISOs.
Track and oversee interconnection studies, applications, and follow-up requirements for the project portfolio.
Serve as the primary technical lead and point of contact with ISOs, RTOs, utilities, and transmission service providers for interconnection activities.
Collaborate with engineering and development teams to ensure timely application submissions and strategy optimization.
Technical Analysis and Strategy Development
Identify optimal interconnection strategies using system impact study reports and grid/hosting capacity insights.
Analyse interconnection results, interpret study reports, and provide actionable technical recommendations.
Evaluate interconnection system costs and recommend schedule adjustments aligned with project development timelines.
Application Preparation and Coordination
Prepare, review, and validate interconnection packages to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate applications with internal teams, consultants, utilities, and external stakeholders.
Review and peer-audit engineering designs and technical data to support application completeness.
Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation
Support negotiations of technical terms in interconnection agreements.
Contract and manage consultants for injection analysis, technical design, and other deliverables.
Provide interconnection expertise for site selection, bid proposals, project financing, and project handoffs to execution teams.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Navigate, interpret, and apply utility documentation and policy frameworks, including guidelines from SPP, WECC, SERC, FERC, and CERC.
Stay updated on utility, commission, and regulatory standards to ensure compliance.
Assist in responding to regulatory queries and ensuring alignment with technical requirements.
Cross-Functional Support and Collaboration
Foster collaboration by facilitating the exchange of technical information across engineering, development, and legal teams.
Participate in team meetings and maintain regular communication with team members to align project objectives.
Utility Documentation Management:
Navigate, interpret, and apply utility documentation and policy frameworks, including SERC, CERC, or international regulatory guidelines.
Review and ensure compliance with utility and commission guidance documents.
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
Conduct in-depth technical reviews of utility study reports and integrated resource plans (IRPs).
Provide insights to inform project planning, future project opportunities, and technical strategies.
𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (EE) is mandatory
Technical Skills and Experience
𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆:
Proficient in technical document review and preparation, with a strong grasp of interconnection processes.
Knowledge of tools and software (PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN and PSLF) relevant to technical documentation and analysis.
In-Depth knowledge of Regulated and Deregulated utility’s transmission network of US Market.
Demonstrated expertise and understanding of U.S. power markets, with a focus on solar and battery energy storage interconnections.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Experience in managing design projects from conception to implementation
Ability to coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders
Renewable Energy Systems:
Extensive knowledge of storage and solar project development, utilities, interconnection.
Firm understanding of AC/DC fundamentals including understanding of Power systems. Power flow modelling and analysis experience.
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Minimum 4+ years of experience with transmission and distribution planning, managing the interconnection of renewable energy power facilities, with experience in the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, SouthEast, MISO and CAISO markets.
Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Project Management experience a plus.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿
At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.
Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.

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