Grid Interconnection & Studies Engineer – Power Systems

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Pharmacy Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, performing ISO compliance checks, and conducting PSCAD/PSS/e/TSAT/DIgSILENT simulations for wind and plant controllers. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering (ABET-accredited).
• PhD in Power Electronics desirable.
• 5+ years in renewable or traditional energy development or transmission planning.
• Experience with HV and transmission system planning and interconnection processes.
• Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT).
• Knowledge of power system integration and ISOs interconnection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Track ISO codes and requirements related to reliability standards and interconnection.
• Assess ISO grid code compliance for existing product portfolio; guide interfaces for interconnection processes.
• Lead conversations with project stakeholders on data, interconnection planning, studies, and commissioning.
• Coordinate internal Global Engineering support and manage data for interconnection projects.
• Conduct simulations with dynamic models (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT) for wind turbine generators and plant controllers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Power Engineering

PhD in Power Electronics (desirable)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/e

TSAT

DIgSILENT / PowerFactory

Job description

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, performing ISO compliance checks, and conducting PSCAD/PSS/e/TSAT/DIgSILENT simulations for wind and plant controllers. Travel up to 20% is required.