Remote Power Systems Engineer: Generator Compliance

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

MyShare ownership

401K match

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead generator compliance testing, including remote sessions and real-time guidance for on-site teams across North America.

The role focuses on testing for ERCOT/NERC standards (MOD-025/026/027) and power plant controllers, with collaboration among operators, OEMs, and SCADA specialists. Remote and on-site testing will be routine.

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.

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.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation

Skills

Power systems

Testing coordination

Leadership

Technical communication

Data analysis

On-site supervision

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Electric Power Engineers seeks a Power Systems Engineer to lead generator compliance testing, including remote sessions and real-time guidance for on-site teams across North America.

The role focuses on testing for ERCOT/NERC standards (MOD-025/026/027) and power plant controllers, with collaboration among operators, OEMs, and SCADA specialists. Remote and on-site testing will be routine.