Power Systems and Grid Code Specialist

NPAworldwide; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

NPAworldwide is assisting a global renewable energy group in Houston, TX to hire a Grid Code Engineer. The role focuses on grid code compliance, electrical pre-design, plant control engineering and commissioning support across sales, construction and service phases.

The successful candidate will review interconnection requirements, support bids, and coordinate with system operators and product teams to ensure compliance and optimized project performance. Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on power or control systems; a Masters degree or Professional Engineer licence would be advantageous
• At least 7 years experience in electrical power, power systems or control systems engineering
• Strong experience solving complex power and control system problems
• Knowledge of grid integration, utility interconnection requirements and wind power plant controls
• Ability to interpret grid codes and assess plant designs and electrical studies for compliance and optimisation
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and international standards including IEC, IEEE and UL
• Wind turbine or wind power plant implementation, operation, system standards or service experience preferred
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN or PSS/E would be advantageous
• Strong customer-facing, presentation and technical communication skills
• Confident working across cultures, functions and time zones within a global organisation
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with familiarity with CAD tools, SAP and related engineering software

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer contracts, Balance of Plant documentation and interconnection requirements to identify risks
• Preparing standard contract templates, responses and technical presentations
• Supporting bid engineers with value engineering and site-specific solutions
• Reviewing electrical studies and recommending measures for compliance and performance
• Promoting standardised electrical solutions and training sales teams
• Monitoring emerging grid codes and market requirements
• Engaging with system operators on model use and grid compliance matters
• Representing the business in grid code working groups and industry forums
• Reviewing wind plant designs for grid code compliance
• Developing design specifications for plant controllers and backup systems
• Developing grid compliance test plans and supporting testing/commissioning
• Providing guidance and mentoring to engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Power Systems and Grid Code Specialist

Location: Houston, TX hybrid, office-based 3 days per week

Relocation package available

Salary: $175-220k

Our client is a global renewable energy business delivering grid integration and plant control solutions for wind power projects across the US and Canada.

They are seeking an experienced Grid Code Engineer to support electrical engineering activities throughout the sales, construction and service stages of projects. The role combines grid code compliance, technical sales support, electrical pre-design, plant control engineering and commissioning support.

Role & Responsibilities

As Grid Code Engineer, you will support the successful integration of wind power plants into North American electricity networks, working with customers, system operators and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Reviewing customer contracts, Balance of Plant documentation and utility interconnection requirements, identifying technical risks and tender deviations
• Preparing standard contract templates, formal responses to customer enquiries and technical presentations
• Supporting Technical Bid Engineers with value engineering, non-standard product requests and site-specific solutions
• Reviewing customer electrical studies and recommending measures to improve compliance and project performance
• Promoting standardised electrical solutions and training sales teams on product capabilities and developments
• Monitoring, interpreting and communicating emerging grid codes and market requirements
• Supporting global product teams in developing functionality that meets current and future customer and regulatory needs
• Engaging with System Operators on model use, system integration and grid compliance matters
• Representing the business in grid code working groups, industry forums and technical committees
• Reviewing North American wind power plant designs for grid code compliance
• Initiating and reviewing engineering pre-design studies, compiling site, customer and grid requirementsUsing study findings to help customers optimise project designs and identify risks early
• Preparing Functional Design Specifications for Power Plant Controllers, yaw power backup systems and other specialist control solutions
• Developing grid compliance test plans and providing support during testing and commissioning
• Supporting grid connection approvals and preparing site-specific turbine and controller settings
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers

Qualifications

Key Requirements

You will be an experienced electrical power or control systems engineer with strong knowledge of grid integration, utility interconnection requirements and North American compliance standards.

You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on power or control systems; a Masters degree or Professional Engineer licence would be advantageous
• At least 7 years experience in electrical power, power systems or control systems engineering
• Strong experience solving complex power and control system problems
• Knowledge of grid integration, utility interconnection requirements and wind power plant controls
• Ability to interpret grid codes and assess plant designs and electrical studies for compliance and optimisation
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and international standards including IEC, IEEE and UL
• Wind turbine or wind power plant implementation, operation, system standards or service experience preferred
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN or PSS/E would be advantageous
• Strong customer-facing, presentation and technical communication skills
• Confident working across cultures, functions and time zones within a global organisation
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with familiarity with CAD tools, SAP and related engineering software

the Senior role requires client facing experience.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a technically influential role supporting major renewable energy projects across the US and Canada, with exposure to customers, utilities and international engineering teams.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 175000

Salary Max : $ 220000

Currency Type : USD