Power Systems Engineer

Walsh Employment; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Employment is seeking a senior engineer to lead grid interconnection and wind power projects across the US and Canada. The role spans technical sales, grid code compliance, electrical pre-design, construction and commissioning duties.

Applicants should have 7+ years in electrical power or control systems, a PE or advanced degree preferred, and strong client-facing communication skills. Hybrid office arrangement in Houston with global project exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical power or control systems.
• Strong knowledge of grid integration and utility interconnection requirements.
• Experience interpreting grid codes and reviewing electrical studies.
• Knowledge of NERC, IEC, IEEE and UL standards.
• Wind turbine or wind power plant experience preferred.
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN or PSS/E advantageous.
• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills.
• Professional Engineer licence or Master’s degree preferred.
• Senior roles requires client facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grid interconnection and customer requirements.
• Supporting tenders, contracts and technical negotiations.
• Assessing wind power plant designs for grid code compliance.
• Preparing electrical pre-design studies and technical recommendations.
• Developing Power Plant Controller functional specifications.
• Supporting grid compliance testing and commissioning approvals.
• Engaging with system operators, industry groups and technical committees.
• Monitoring emerging grid codes and mentoring engineering colleagues.

Skills

Grid integration

Electrical power

Construction & commissioning

Technical sales

Customer-facing communication

Mentoring engineering

Wind energy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

TSAT

E-TRAN

PSS/E

Job description

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

Salary - US$175-205K plus 401(k) and extensive benefits package

About the Opportunity

Join a global business operating within the wind energy sector, supporting the grid integration and plant control requirements of major wind power projects across the US and Canada.

This is a technically influential role spanning technical sales, grid code compliance, electrical pre-design, construction and commissioning.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical power or control systems
• Strong knowledge of grid integration and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience interpreting grid codes and reviewing electrical studies
• Knowledge of NERC, IEC, IEEE and UL standards
• Wind turbine or wind power plant experience preferred
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN or PSS/E advantageous
• Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills
• Professional Engineer licence or Master’s degree preferred
• The Senior roles requires client facing experience

Role & Responsibilities

• Reviewing grid interconnection and customer requirements
• Supporting tenders, contracts and technical negotiations
• Assessing wind power plant designs for grid code compliance
• Preparing electrical pre-design studies and technical recommendations
• Developing Power Plant Controller functional specifications
• Supporting grid compliance testing and commissioning approvals
• Engaging with system operators, industry groups and technical committees
• Monitoring emerging grid codes and mentoring engineering colleagues

Why Join?

An excellent opportunity to work on complex renewable energy projects while helping customers, utilities and engineering teams deliver reliable and grid-compliant wind power solutions.