About us:

BlueWave's mission is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy. As a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects, BlueWave has a long track record of success and is developing several gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best in the World" in Governance.

About the role:

BlueWave has an immediate opening for a Senior Engineer with strong Transmission experience who will be responsible for supporting PV and ESS projects through the RTO interconnection process. This role requires an electrical engineer with experience in managing generator applications through RTOs (ISO-NE/NYISO/PJM/MISO/CAISO), interconnection processes, and running and overseeing power flow analyses. This position will report to the Director of Grid Integration and will work closely with the Grid Integration Engineers through the lifecycle of the interconnection process for various RTO projects.

What you’ll do:

• Lead transmission system analysis and interconnection studies to support utility-scale solar and storage projects
• Evaluate transmission capacity, constraints, and interconnection feasibility across multiple ISOs/RTOs
• Collaborate with utilities, ISOs, and regulatory agencies to navigate interconnection processes and ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and local grid requirements
• Support the design, modeling, and optimization of high-voltage transmission infrastructure for renewable energy projects
• Analyze power flow, stability, and grid congestion to identify risks and mitigation strategies for project development
• Assess transmission impacts on project feasibility and financial modeling
• Provide technical expertise on grid interconnection requirements, transmission planning, and regulatory approvals
• Support site acquisition with information on grid capacity
• Develop single and three-line diagrams transmission-level Interconnection Applications
• Run power flow analyses of utility scale projects for different scenarios of congestion constraints
• Maintain knowledge tariffs and technical standards at the utility scale projects
• Analyze Feasibility, System Impact and Facility Studies from the RTOs for cost reductions and time reduction of upgrades
• Inform design and decisions for projects in queue
• Negotiate system upgrade alternatives for cost, and timelines
• Negotiate RTO level Interconnection Service Agreements
• Perform site visits periodically over the course of the projects
• Track technological advancements and drive adoption, as applicable
• Support pre-construction team with interconnection requirements
• Support construction team with equipment changes and RTO schedules

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant Interconnection, Transmission, ISO and RTO experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; Master’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant power-related field preferred
• Strong understanding of transmission systems and grid interconnection processes, including power flow analysis, stability studies, and congestion management
• Experience working with ISOs/RTOs and utilities on interconnection applications, transmission planning, and regulatory compliance (NERC, FERC, PUCs)
• Proficiency in transmission system modeling and analysis tools (e.g., PSSE, PSCAD, PowerWorld, or similar) to assess project feasibility and grid impact
• Strong experience in ISO-NE and NYISO
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, licenses/certifications, essential job duties, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

Benefits:

At BlueWave, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA and FSA options. We also offer life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, long- and short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan (traditional and/or Roth) with a company match. In addition, employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, 13 paid holidays, dedicated volunteer days, a commuting stipend for hybrid employees, and cell phone reimbursement.

Inclusion at BlueWave:

As a mission-driven B Corp, as environmentalists, and as humans, we hold ourselves accountable to creating a workforce that celebrates diversity on our team and within our communities. Our inclusive culture and core values inspire us to develop more innovative, bolder solutions to support our customers and partners in the solar industry. When you join BlueWave, you join a collaborative team doing all that we can to be transparent, sustainable and inclusive as we fight for our shared vision of protecting the planet.

BlueWave is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will do so by actively seeking to hire and promote diverse individuals throughout the company. Providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment is critical to our identity and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetics, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, military status or obligation or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

BlueWave’s People Team manages all recruitment and hiring activities at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes will only be accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if there is a signed agreement in place AND if the People Team has authorized external recruiting assistance for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of BlueWave. BlueWave is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.