Enel Spa

Who We Are

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

This addition to our growing team, in cooperation with other Units and while also supporting the less senior discipline members, will ensure the safe and reliable operation of our generation fleet in complete compliance with best practices, quality, safety and environmental requirements, while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with applicable reliability standards. the incumbent will address and solve technical issues related to grid interconnection, metering, and outage coordination. 

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Grid interconnection Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Act as the technical interface with Transmission Operators (TOPs), Transmission Owners (TOs), and Regional Transmission System Operators (RTOs) for operational matters of specific projects. 

• Coordinate on technical matters with the Business Development and Engineering & Construction groups in upcoming project interconnections. 

• Provide guidance on the technical aspects of grid interconnection for renewable power plants post commercial operation. 

• Provide technical support to Power Settlements for PPA management and NERC compliance team for NERC compliance related items. 

• Lead and Coordinate NERC MOD-025/026/027 Testing for newly commission and existing plants. 

• Supply and verify plant modeling information in accordance to NER MOD-032 compliance requirements. 

• Verifies and provide technical solutions for the ancillary service and grid regulation required by Transmission Owner 

• Monitoring of Grid Code/Regulatory norms and the impact of technical changes 

• Lead and coordinate metering design reviews with engineering, contractors, RTO and Transmission Owner. Review and/or answer Requests for Information. 

• Lead and coordinate outage management processes for existing plants 

• Coach and mentor less senior member of the Grid Connection Engineering team in performing their essential job functions. 

Who You Are:

• Ability to work within a Global Framework and matrixed organization 

• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams 

• Innovation and Sustainable thinking 
• Strong computer skills is a must (Proficiency with MS Access, PI Word & Excel) 
• Rigorous and structured in the execution of work 
• Bias to Action 

• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure 

• Valid Driver's license 

What You've Accomplished:

• BS Electrical Engineering. 

• Master’s Degree in Power Systems is preferred. 

• 1-5 years of engineering background with experience in utility scale electrical power systems. 

• Experience in grid interconnection integration of power producer resources in transmission level systems is preferred. 

• Knowledgeable in power systems engineering in distribution, transmission, substations and generation. 

• Familiarity with RTO processes and practices. 

• Knowledgeable of technical requirements of ISO and Transmission Owner 

• Knowledge of Grid Interconnections Agreements 

• Experienced in overall Electrical Power System engineering 

• Ability to coordinate all interface electrical and SCADA design with interconnecting Power Utility 

• Knowledgeable of software for PSSE power system simulator. 

• Experience with SCADA systems is highly desired 

• Familiarity with NERC/FERC reliability standards. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

The pay range for this position is $106,200.00 to $148,000.00 per year.  The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
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An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Who We Are

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity:

This addition to our growing team, in cooperation with other Units and while also supporting the less senior discipline members, will ensure the safe and reliable operation of our generation fleet in complete compliance with best practices, quality, safety and environmental requirements, while maintaining operational excellence and compliance with applicable reliability standards. the incumbent will address and solve technical issues related to grid interconnection, metering, and outage coordination. 

What You'll Do at Enel North America:

Grid interconnection Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Act as the technical interface with Transmission Operators (TOPs), Transmission Owners (TOs), and Regional Transmission System Operators (RTOs) for operational matters of specific projects. 

• Coordinate on technical matters with the Business Development and Engineering & Construction groups in upcoming project interconnections. 

• Provide guidance on the technical aspects of grid interconnection for renewable power plants post commercial operation. 

• Provide technical support to Power Settlements for PPA management and NERC compliance team for NERC compliance related items. 

• Lead and Coordinate NERC MOD-025/026/027 Testing for newly commission and existing plants. 

• Supply and verify plant modeling information in accordance to NER MOD-032 compliance requirements. 

• Verifies and provide technical solutions for the ancillary service and grid regulation required by Transmission Owner 

• Monitoring of Grid Code/Regulatory norms and the impact of technical changes 

• Lead and coordinate metering design reviews with engineering, contractors, RTO and Transmission Owner. Review and/or answer Requests for Information. 

• Lead and coordinate outage management processes for existing plants 

• Coach and mentor less senior member of the Grid Connection Engineering team in performing their essential job functions. 

Who You Are:

• Ability to work within a Global Framework and matrixed organization 

• Ability in working within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams 

• Innovation and Sustainable thinking 
• Strong computer skills is a must (Proficiency with MS Access, PI Word & Excel) 
• Rigorous and structured in the execution of work 
• Bias to Action 

• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure 

• Valid Driver's license 

What You've Accomplished:

• BS Electrical Engineering. 

• Master’s Degree in Power Systems is preferred. 

• 1-5 years of engineering background with experience in utility scale electrical power systems. 

• Experience in grid interconnection integration of power producer resources in transmission level systems is preferred. 

• Knowledgeable in power systems engineering in distribution, transmission, substations and generation. 

• Familiarity with RTO processes and practices. 

• Knowledgeable of technical requirements of ISO and Transmission Owner 

• Knowledge of Grid Interconnections Agreements 

• Experienced in overall Electrical Power System engineering 

• Ability to coordinate all interface electrical and SCADA design with interconnecting Power Utility 

• Knowledgeable of software for PSSE power system simulator. 

• Experience with SCADA systems is highly desired 

• Familiarity with NERC/FERC reliability standards. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

The pay range for this position is $106,200.00 to $148,000.00 per year.  The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

• Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
• Benefits are effective as of day one!
• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• 
  

An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy.  The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.