Senior Power Systems Engineer - Generator Compliance & Remote Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness

PTO and holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with match

Flexible work (hybrid/remote)

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead generator compliance testing and commissioning for renewable and conventional plants across North America. You will guide remote and on-site testing, analyze results, and ensure adherence to NERC and ISO requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operators, SCADA teams, OEMs, and stakeholders, delivering clear engineering reports and robust testing workflows.

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 confidence presenting technical information to stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze technical data and produce clear engineering documentation and reports.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support generator compliance testing and commissioning activities for renewable and conventional power plants.
• Conduct and oversee 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 systems knowledge

Technical leadership

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

MOD-025/026/027 testing

Power plant controllers

Job description

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead generator compliance testing and commissioning for renewable and conventional plants across North America. You will guide remote and on-site testing, analyze results, and ensure adherence to NERC and ISO requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with plant operators, SCADA teams, OEMs, and stakeholders, delivering clear engineering reports and robust testing workflows.