Electrical Engineering Manager - NERC Compliance - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership on NERC compliance for renewable energy projects. This role demands expertise in power systems engineering, particularly concerning inverter-based resources. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in utility-scale generation, hands-on proficiency with analysis tools, and knowledge of NERC standards to support compliance activities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of power systems engineering experience, including 3+ years on utility-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools for various studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support NERC compliance activities for renewable facilities.
• Plan, review, and document studies required for NERC compliance.
• Evaluate IBR ride-through and reactive performance against standards.

Skills

Power system analysis tools

Understanding of NERC standards

Experience with inverter-based resources

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.

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.
• Plan, review, and document studies required for NERC compliance (e.g., PRC019/024/025/026/027 and MOD025/026/027/032) 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.
• Serve as a technical resource to project teams and clients on NERC expectations, IBR modeling practices, and interpretation of study results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred) or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of power systems engineering experience, including 3+ years on utility-scale generation, transmission, or substation projects with significant renewables/IBR exposure.
• Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools (e.g., PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner or similar) for load flow, short-circuit, and/or protection/stability studies.
• Experience with NERC standards related to generator/IBR performance and modeling (e.g., PRC019/024/025/026/027; MOD025/026/027/032) and how they inform technical studies.
• Familiarity with inverter-based resources and plant-level controls for utility-scale PV and/or BESS, including 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.

Preferred

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

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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