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Senior Interconnection Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$127K - $152K/yr

Description As a Senior Engineer - Generator Interconnection , you'll play an important role in evaluating new and changing generation across the MISO footprint. You'll perform and manage power ...

(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

Audubon, PA · Hybrid

$105K - $144K/yr

The Interconnection Solutions department at PJM is a team of collaborative professionals and ... Join our team as a Senior Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in advancing generation ...

(Sr.) Engineer I (II)

Audubon, PA · Hybrid

$105K - $144K/yr

Hybrid Join our dynamic team as a (Sr.) Engineer , where you'll play a critical role in advancing ... Lead interconnection analyses to support and guide development projects through the PJM queue ...

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How much do senior interconnection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior interconnection engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior interconnection engineer?

Senior Interconnection Engineers are experienced professionals who design, evaluate, and manage the electrical interconnection of large-scale energy projects—such as solar, wind, or battery storage systems—to the utility grid. They are responsible for ensuring that projects meet all technical, regulatory, and safety requirements for grid connection. Their role involves coordinating with utilities, conducting power system studies, overseeing the application process, and resolving technical challenges that arise during interconnection. Senior Interconnection Engineers often serve as technical leads, mentoring junior engineers and interfacing with project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

What are some common challenges a senior interconnection engineer faces during utility-scale renewable energy projects?

Senior Interconnection Engineers often encounter challenges related to coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including utilities, regulatory bodies, and project developers. Navigating complex grid interconnection standards, ensuring compliance with evolving technical requirements, and managing tight project timelines are frequent hurdles. Additionally, balancing technical feasibility with cost-effectiveness while performing grid impact studies and securing interconnection agreements requires strong problem-solving and communication skills. Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential to successfully move projects forward.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior interconnection engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Interconnection Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, power systems, and interconnection standards, typically supported by a relevant degree and several years of industry experience. Familiarity with power flow modeling software (such as PSS/E or PowerWorld), grid codes, and regulatory requirements, as well as certifications like PE (Professional Engineer), are commonly required. Outstanding project management, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help you navigate complex stakeholder relationships and technical challenges. These skills ensure safe, timely, and regulatory-compliant integration of energy projects into power grids, supporting grid reliability and project success.

What is the difference between Senior Interconnection Engineer vs Interconnection Engineer?

AspectSenior Interconnection EngineerInterconnection Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, often with 3+ years experienceBachelor's degree in engineering, typically with 1-3 years experience
ResponsibilitiesLead complex interconnection projects, mentor junior staff, oversee complianceAssist with interconnection studies, support project execution, perform technical analysis
Work EnvironmentUtility companies, renewable energy firms, consulting firmsUtility companies, renewable energy developers, engineering firms

In summary, a Senior Interconnection Engineer typically has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and oversees complex projects, whereas an Interconnection Engineer supports project execution and performs technical tasks. Both roles are essential in the energy industry but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Senior Interconnection Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Engineer Generation Interconnection

On-site

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.
Utilities • 501 - 1,000 employees

$127K - $152K/yr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Description

As a Senior Engineer – Generator Interconnection , you’ll play an important role in evaluating new and changing generation across the MISO footprint. You’ll perform and manage power system studies that help determine how generation can reliably interconnect to the transmission system while serving as a technical resource for MISO’s interconnection customers, Transmission Owners, and neighboring RTOs.

This role combines technical power system analysis, project ownership, problem-solving, and customer interaction. Depending on your assignments, you may also serve as the project manager for system impact studies, helping coordinate studies from kickoff through completion and keeping multiple stakeholders aligned along the way.

How You’ll Make an Impact

In this role, you will:

  • Manage and perform system impact studies for generator interconnection requests in MISO’s Generator Interconnection Queue, evaluating the reliability impacts of connecting new resources to the transmission system.

  • Review and evaluate projects proposed by MISO’s Transmission Owners, providing technical recommendations based on power system analysis and established reliability requirements.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned projects, communicating study results, technical requirements, and project details to interconnection customers, Transmission Owners, neighboring RTOs, and internal teams.

What Makes This Role Exciting

Generator interconnection is at the center of a rapidly changing electric grid. In this role, your studies won’t simply live in a report—they’ll help determine how new generation projects move forward, what transmission improvements may be needed, and how MISO continues to maintain a reliable system as the generation fleet evolves.

You’ll have the opportunity to build deep technical expertise while gaining exposure to customers, Transmission Owners, neighboring grid operators, and teams across MISO. If you enjoy combining power system engineering with project ownership and collaboration, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the grid.

Required skills and experience needed for our Senior Engineer – Generation Interconnection:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering, electrical and electronic engineering or electronics and computer engineering technology

  • At least 4 years of job-related experience.

  • While not required, it would be great if you had:

  • Specific power system planning or operations experience

  • Specific experience within any of the following: PSS/E, MUST, TARA, TSAT, and VSAT

  • Previous energy industry experience

At MISO, your work helps ensure the reliable operation and continued evolution of one of the world's largest and most complex electric grids. In this role, you'll have an opportunity to help shape how MISO responds to rapidly growing large-load demand while strengthening the connection between where the grid is headed and what it needs to reliably deliver today.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $127,000-$152,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Using groundbreaking research and sophisticated technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 47 million people throughout North America. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, and planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely hard-working and dedicated team does every day.

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Qualifications Education Required
  • Bachelors or better in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

  • Bachelors or better in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Bachelors or better in Electrical & Computer Engineering

  • Bachelors or better in Electronics Engineering Technology

  • Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering

  • Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Experience Required
  • 4 years: Job-related experience.
Preferred
  • Previous energy industry experience

  • Experience within any of the following: PSS/E, MUST, TARA, TSAT, and VSAT

  • Power system planning or operations experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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Job Category: Operations

Full-Time

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