NERC Compliance Lead for Utility-Scale Renewables

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

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.