NERC-Driven Electrical Engineering Manager (Renewables)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager focused on NERC compliance for utility‑scale renewable energy projects.

The role emphasizes inverter‑based resources (PV, BESS, hybrids), leading or reviewing NERC studies and coordinating with utilities and ISOs/RTOs through design, energization, and turnover. The ideal candidate has a strong power systems background, 8+ years in related projects, and hands-on tools experience (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus preferred).
• 8+ years of power systems engineering experience, including renewables/IBR exposure.
• Hands-on experience with power system analysis tools (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner).
• Experience with NERC standards related to generator/IBR modeling.
• Familiarity with inverter-based resources and plant-level controls for utility-scale PV/BESS.

Responsibilities

• Lead or perform NERC compliance activities for McCarthy renewable facilities and IBR projects.
• Plan, review, and document studies for NERC compliance (PRC-019/024/025/026/027; MOD-025/026/027/032).
• Develop or review EMT models for PV, BESS, and hybrids in PSCAD/PSSE/PSLF.
• Evaluate ride-through and reactive support; propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Protection & Control, SCADA, and substation teams for NERC conformance.
• Review test plans and evidence during commissioning and energization for compliance.

Skills

Power systems engineering

NERC compliance

EMT modeling

PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD/ETAP

PV/BESS integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager focused on NERC compliance for utility‑scale renewable energy projects.

The role emphasizes inverter‑based resources (PV, BESS, hybrids), leading or reviewing NERC studies and coordinating with utilities and ISOs/RTOs through design, energization, and turnover. The ideal candidate has a strong power systems background, 8+ years in related projects, and hands-on tools experience (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, ETAP).