Senior Grid Code Engineer – Wind Power Interconnection

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

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.