Associate, Electrical Engineering (Grid Development)

Job Summary:

The Associate – Grid Development under Grid Development & Operational Readiness will be supporting with all technical and permitting activities related to grid interconnection for all projects of VEPH. This includes the interconnection studies (DIS/SIS/DAS/FS), securing Service Agreements (CA/TS/MSA & ICA/DWMSA), overseeing transmission line (TL) and substation (SS) conceptual and detailed design, and ensuring timely compliance with grid operator and regulatory requirements. The role also involves supporting tender preparation, reviewing engineering deliverables, and ensuring that project designs meet both technical and permitting standards for successful grid connection.

The position requires close coordination with the grid operator (NGCP or DU), Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

Grid Interconnection & Permitting

• Coordinate the end-to-end process of securing grid interconnection approvals, including System Impact Studies (SIS/DIS), Facility Study Reports (FSR), and Connection Agreements (CA).

• Prepare, review, and consolidate technical documentation required for interconnection permitting and regulatory compliance.

• Liaise with NGCP, Distribution Utilities, ERC, and DOE for technical submissions, clarifications, and follow-ups on project applications.

• Ensure that grid connection designs and documentation comply with all relevant technical standards, guidelines, and permitting requirements.

Technical Design and Review

• Review conceptual and detailed designs for transmission lines and substations, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, and protection and control schemes.

• Evaluate design proposals, equipment specifications, and data sheets from consultants or contractors to ensure compliance with project and grid operator requirements.

• Provide technical inputs for power evacuation studies, load flow analyses, and interconnection layout optimization.

Facility Study & Tender Preparation

• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of Facility Study Reports (FSRs), including technical, economic, and regulatory assessments related to grid connection.

• Support preparation of tender documents, including technical specifications, scope of work, and bid evaluation criteria for TL and SS packages.

Project Coordination & Support

• Interface with internal teams—technical, permitting, and project development—to align grid interconnection timelines with project schedules.

• Coordinate with consultants and external service providers to ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements.

• Conduct site visits, as necessary, to assess interconnection locations and support feasibility validation or early design development.

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for management and regulatory submissions.

Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Support the processing of ERC P2P applications and other interconnection-related regulatory filings.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required).

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in grid interconnection, substation/transmission line design, or power system integration.

• Strong technical understanding of NGCP and DU/EC interconnection processes, including SIS, FS, DIS, DAS, ICA, CA requirements.

• Knowledgeable in interpreting SLDs, protection schemes, and engineering design drawings'

• Willingness to be assigned on sites.

• Experience with design of substations and transmission lines is a strong advantage.

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?