Grid Integration Engineer - Battery Storage

About Plus Power

Plus Power is a market leader in energy storage, developing, financing, owning, and operating standalone energy storage projects across North America. Our mission is to solve hard climate problems profitably, transforming electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure. We foster a culture of high expectations, radical transparency, and internal partnering, driven by a data-driven approach to development and operations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Grid Integration Engineer to join our Grid Integration team. This role is designed for an early-career engineer with 2-3 years of experience, eager to work at the intersection of transmission planning, large load interconnection, data analytics, and automation. The primary focus will be on data center and large load interconnection studies, analyzing their impact on the transmission system, identifying upgrade risks, and guiding projects through market and utility processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct steady-state transmission system analysis using TARA or similar software to evaluate large load and data center interconnection opportunities, identify network upgrade risks, and assess mitigation pathways.
• Support technical analysis for large load interconnection and transmission service requests across U.S. markets (ERCOT, MISO, SPP, PJM).
• Review study results from utilities, ISOs, and consultants to determine project feasibility, upgrade exposure, and schedule risk.
• Develop data-driven tools, screening methods, and dashboards to enhance interconnection evaluation, portfolio prioritization, and decision-making.
• Utilize Python to automate data processing, study workflows, case management, and repetitive analytical tasks.
• Leverage AI-driven tools like Perplexity and GitHub Copilot to improve workflow speed, document review, research efficiency, code development, data organization, and technical screening.
• Participate in interconnection scoping meetings and technical discussions with utilities, consultants, and grid authorities.
• Monitor and assess transmission planning, queue reform, and large load integration developments affecting project strategy in key markets.
• Support technical due diligence on transmission and interconnection constraints for prospective development opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams on transmission and interconnection considerations.
• Attend and contribute to stakeholder meetings related to data centers, large load integration, interconnection policy, and transmission planning in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM.
• Track stakeholder initiatives, tariff changes, and policy developments impacting large load interconnection and communicate implications internally.

Skills & Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred, with a focus in Power Systems or Energy Systems.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the power and energy industry, focusing on transmission, interconnection, or power systems analysis.
• Strong background in power systems analysis, transmission fundamentals, and study interpretation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with TARA for transmission system analysis or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with PSS/E for load modeling or related transmission analysis work is preferred.
• Strong Python skills for automation, data analysis, and workflow improvement.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools like Perplexity and GitHub Copilot for engineering productivity and technical research.
• Working knowledge of stakeholder processes, planning structures, and market rules in ERCOT, MISO, SPP, and PJM.
• Ability to professionally represent the company in technical meetings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical findings clearly.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience or demonstrated interest in the evolving regulatory and market environment around large load interconnection is highly desirable.

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation.
• Flexible work-from-home or hybrid options available from offices in San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, New York, Palm Beach, and Birmingham.
• Expected salary range starts at $120,000, with potential for higher compensation based on experience and other factors.
• Eligible for an annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits program including unlimited vacation, work-from-home stipend, educational assistance, parental leave, and engaging company culture.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.