Interconnection Engineer
Washington, District Of Columbia | Renewable Energy | Contract | Remote | $85-$95/hr | Posted 01/20/2026 | Job ID #24654
Washington, District Of Columbia
Engineering & Design
Contract
Remote
$85-$95/hr
Posted 01/20/2026
Job ID #24654
NOW HIRING: Interconnection Engineer | Utility-Scale Renewables ?
I’m supporting a global renewable energy developer backed by a major infrastructure investor to hire a senior Interconnection Engineer supporting large-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across key U.S. power markets.
? Pay Rate: $85–95/hour (W2)
? Location: Remote (must be based in Central or Eastern Time zones)
? Type: Temp-to-Hire
? Schedule: Monday–Friday (flexibility for ISO/utility calls)
? What You’ll Be Doing:
- Own the full interconnection lifecycle from early market evaluation through COD
- Manage and review interconnection applications, studies, and agreements
- Coordinate directly with ISOs/RTOs and utilities (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP)
- Review power system studies (power flow, stability, short circuit, SSR)
- Support compliance, registration, and commissioning activities
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Development, Construction, Compliance, and Operations teams
? What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in power systems, transmission planning, or interconnection engineering
- Direct experience with ERCOT and/or PJM strongly preferred
- Proficiency with PSS/E, PowerFactory, or PSCAD
- Experience supporting solar, wind, or BESS projects
- Strong communication skills with utilities, consultants, and internal stakeholders
? Why This Role:
- Fully remote (Central/Eastern time zones)
- Competitive hourly rate at the top of the market
- Opportunity to influence grid interconnection strategy for large renewable projects
- Long-term growth potential within a well-capitalized renewable platform
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