Senior Power Systems Engineer – Wind & Grid Integration

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

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.