Interconnection, Grid & Power Systems Principal

Enertis Applus+ seeks a Principal in Interconnection, Grid & Power Systems to lead technical advisory on grid integration for utility-scale generation and large electrical loads. This role involves advising clients on interconnection strategies, monitoring evolving standards, and representing the company in external engagements. The position is based in Mobile, AL, and focuses on shaping interconnection risk and grid compliance for various power systems.
Position Overview

Enertis Applus is expanding its interconnection advisory and grid strategy capabilities and seeks a senior Interconnection, Grid & Power Systems Principal / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the firm’s primary technical authority and external‑facing advisor on grid integration for utility‑scale generation, large electrical loads (including data centers), hybrid power systems, and multi‑technology microgrids.

This role anchors Enertis Applus’ credibility with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, lenders, investors, developers, and large power users, shaping how interconnection risk, grid compliance, reliability, and power‑system architecture are evaluated, mitigated, and communicated across development, financing, and execution.

The SME defines Enertis Applus’ technical philosophy for grid integration across both supply‑side and demand‑side projects, translating evolving regulatory, reliability, and market requirements into defensible, bankable guidance for clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities Interconnection & Grid Advisory
• Serve as Enertis Applus’ lead advisor on interconnection strategy for wind, solar, BESS, hybrid projects, large electrical loads (data centers, industrial campuses), and behind‑the‑meter or grid‑connected microgrids
• Advise clients on interconnection feasibility, queue and study risk, cost exposure, schedule drivers, and mitigation strategies for both generation and large‑load interconnections
• Provide guidance on grid integration of co‑located generation and load, islandable microgrids, and multi‑technology power systems combining renewable, storage, thermal, and backup generation assets
• Support clients evaluating dedicated generation supply for data centers, private transmission solutions, or hybrid grid/behind‑the‑meter configurations
Market, Standards & Reliability Leadership
• Monitor and interpret evolving ISO/RTO rules, NERC requirements, IEEE standards, and utility criteria impacting renewable interconnection as well as large load integration and reliability requirements for critical infrastructure
• Track implications of standards such as IEEE 1547/2800, NERC reliability frameworks, large‑load connection requirements, and emerging reliability standards tied to high‑density electrical deman
• Serve as internal authority on grid reliability and system stability considerations for high‑impact load clusters and hybrid generation‑load systems
Thought Leadership & External Representation
• Represent Enertis Applus as a recognized authority on grid integration of renewable generation, storage, and emerging high‑density loads such as data centers
• Author whitepapers and advisories on grid capacity constraints, transmission access strategies, and evolving power‑system architectures driven by electrification and digital infrastructure growth
Standards, Templates & Technical Enablement
• Define IE/OE technical standards for interconnection facilities, POI substations, and large‑load substations, private transmission assets, and microgrid interface designs
• Develop evaluation frameworks for hybrid generation‑load systems, microgrids, and reliability‑critical facilities
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as escalation point for complex discussions involving large‑load interconnection, dedicated supply strategies, grid reliability for mission‑critical facilities, and hybrid power system design
Ideal Profile Experience
• 8+ years in Independent Engineering, Owner’s Engineering, utility, ISO/RTO, grid advisory, large‑load integration, transmission planning, data‑center power systems, or microgrid engineering
Technical & Regulatory Depth
• Deep understanding of interconnection processes, screening criteria, EMT models for IBRs, advanced grid support (AGS) and ride through requirements, protection philosophies, and commissioning workflows across generation assets, high‑density loads, and hybrid power systems
Preferred Background
• Experience at tier‑one consultancies, utilities, reliability organizations, ISOs/RTOs, data‑center developers, hyperscale infrastructure firms, or engineering firms specializing in large‑load power systems
• Familiarity with project finance and lender expectations for grid‑connected assets or large‑scale energy infrastructure supporting critical operations
What Success Looks Like
• Interconnection Authority Established – Enertis Applus is engaged early by clients for generation interconnection, large‑load integration, and hybrid system strategy
• Client Impact – Demonstrated ability to reduce grid‑access risk and system‑design uncertainty for both generation projects and energy‑intensive infrastructure
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