Grid Engineer - Solar Energy

About the role

The Grid Engineer will support the technical assessment of potential solar project sites by evaluating available interconnection options and coordinating with grid and utility stakeholders. The role involves managing grid-related studies, transmission and substation planning, and providing grid-related inputs across project development phases.

Key responsibilities

• Identify nearby NGCP substations, transmission lines, distribution substations, or potential interconnection points
• Assess preliminary grid capacity, voltage level, distance to grid, and right-of-way requirements
• Review whether a proposed site is technically suitable for utility-scale solar development
• Support submissions and follow-ups with NGCP, distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, and other relevant grid entities
• Assist in preparing technical documents required for grid applications
• Monitor the status of grid applications, system impact studies, facility studies, and connection-related requirements
• Review grid study outputs, connection options, technical assumptions, and recommendations
• Assess possible transmission line routes from the project site to the proposed interconnection point
• Maintain a grid interconnection tracker for each project
• Prepare internal grid status updates for management

About you

• Ability to coordinate with land, permitting, and ROW teams for transmission corridor requirements
• Capability to work closely with development, land, permitting, commercial, and technical teams
• Ability to identify key grid risks that may affect project bankability, schedule, cost, or capacity