Electrical Engineering Manager - NERC Compliance - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Phoenix seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager – NERC Compliance to provide technical leadership on NERC reliability and grid-integration for utility-scale renewables, with emphasis on inverter-based resources (IBRs) such as PV and BESS.

You will lead or review studies and coordinate with utilities and ISOs/RTOs from design through energization. You will develop and validate EMT models, ensure compliance with standards PRC-019/024/025/026/027,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred).
• 8+ years of power systems engineering experience, incl. 3+ years on utility-scale projects with renewables/IBR exposure.
• Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools for load flow, short-circuit, and protection studies.
• Experience with NERC standards related to generator/IBR performance and modeling.
• Familiarity with inverter-based resources and plant-level controls for utility-scale PV and/or BESS.
• Direct experience developing and validating EMT models using PSSE/PSLF and PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support NERC compliance activities for McCarthy renewable facilities focusing on PRC, MOD, TPL, and FAC standards applicable to IBRs and MV/HV systems.
• Plan, review, and document studies for NERC compliance (PRC-019/024/025/026/027; MOD-025/026/027/032).
• Develop or review models of PV, BESS, and hybrid plants in PSCAD or equivalent tools.
• Evaluate ride-through and reactive performance against grid codes; track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Protection & Control, SCADA, and substation engineering to align settings and controls with NERC requirements.
• Support commissioning and post-energization activities by reviewing test plans and capturing evidence.
• Serve as a technical resource on NERC expectations and IBR modeling for project teams and clients.

Skills

NERC compliance

Power systems

PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD

EMT modeling

Protection coordination

HV/LV systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSSE/PSLF

PSCAD

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineering Manager – NERC Compliance provides technical leadership on NERC reliability and grid‑integration requirements for McCarthy’s utility‑scale renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on inverter‑based resources (IBRs) such as PV, BESS, and hybrid plants. This role leads or reviews NERC‑driven studies and modeling, supports interconnection and performance requirements with utilities and ISOs/RTOs. The engineer works closely with preconstruction, design management, performance engineering, commissioning and client teams from early design through energization and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support NERC compliance activities for McCarthy built renewable facilities, focusing on PRC, MOD, TPL, and FAC standards applicable to IBRs and associated MV/HV systems.‑built renewable facilities, focusing on PRC, MOD, TPL, and FAC standards applicable to IBRs and associated MV/HV systems.
• Plan, review, and document studies required for NERC compliance (e.g., PRC‑019/024/025/026/027 and MOD‑025/026/027/032) in coordination with owners, EORs, and testing partners.
• Develop or review models of PV, BESS, and hybrid plants and associated collector/substation systems in tools such as PSCAD or equivalent.
• Evaluate IBR ride‑through and reactive performance against applicable standards and grid codes; recommend and track corrective actions where gaps are identified.
• Coordinate with Protection & Control, SCADA, and substation engineering to align protection settings, plant controls, and communications with NERC and interconnection requirements.
• Support commissioning and post energization activities by reviewing test plans and results (e.g., capability and model validation tests) and capturing compliance grade reports and evidence.‑energization activities by reviewing test plans and results (e.g., capability and model validation tests) and capturing compliance‑grade reports and evidence.
• Serve as a technical resource to project teams and clients on NERC expectations, IBR modeling practices, and interpretation of study results.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred) or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years' of power systems engineering experience, including 3+ years on utility scale generation, transmission, or substation projects with significant renewables/IBR exposure.‑scale generation, transmission, or substation projects with significant renewables/IBR exposure.
• Handson experience with power system analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner or similar) for load flow, short-circuit, and/or protection/stability studies.‑on experience with power system analysis tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, ‑flow, short‑circuit, and/or protection/stability studies.
• Experience with NERC standards related to generator/IBR performance and modeling (e.g., PRC‑019/024/025/026/027; MOD‑025/026/027/032) and how they inform technical studies.
• Familiarity with inverter based resources and plant level controls for utility scale PV and/or BESS, including ridethrough and reactive power capabilities.‑based resources and plant‑level controls for utility‑scale PV and/or BESS, including ride‑through and reactive power capabilities.
• Direct experience developing and validating EMT models for inverter based resources using PSSE/PSLF and PSCAD or equivalent tools.‑based resources using PSSE/PSLF and PSCAD or equivalent tools.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems emphasis).
• Prior experience supporting NERC compliance programs (e.g., coordinating technical evidence, supporting audits or self certifications).‑certifications.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Electrical, or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe.

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