Remote NERC Compliance Engineer — Power Systems

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Employee ownership

401K match

Flexible work

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support generator compliance testing, commissioning, and validation across North America. You will lead remote and on-site testing for renewable and conventional plants, ensuring adherence to NERC and MOD standards while collaborating with operators, SCADA teams, and vendors.

The role emphasizes real-time guidance, data analysis, and the development of robust testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems.
• Experience supporting power plant testing, commissioning, or generator compliance activities.
• Familiarity with ERCOT and/or NERC compliance testing requirements.
• Experience with MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 testing standards.
• Understanding of power plant controllers and generator control systems.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and direct on-site teams during testing activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability presenting technical information to stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support generator compliance testing and commissioning activities for renewable and conventional power plants.
• Conduct remote testing sessions, directing on-site technicians and plant operators during testing procedures.
• Provide real-time guidance to on-site teams executing testing protocols at generation facilities.
• Monitor and analyze live test data to verify plant performance and identify potential issues.
• Support compliance testing for NERC standards including MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027.
• Work with plant operators, SCADA teams, OEMs, and other stakeholders to ensure proper test execution.
• Interpret test results and prepare technical reports documenting compliance and plant performance.
• Assist in the development and improvement of testing procedures and workflows.
• Support engineering analysis related to power plant controllers, inverter-based resources, and generator performance.

Skills

Power plant testing

Generator control

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support generator compliance testing, commissioning, and validation across North America. You will lead remote and on-site testing for renewable and conventional plants, ensuring adherence to NERC and MOD standards while collaborating with operators, SCADA teams, and vendors.

The role emphasizes real-time guidance, data analysis, and the development of robust testing procedures.