Power Systems and Grid Code Specialist, Wind Energy
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175,000 to $220,000 per year
Relocation: Package available
Shape how major wind power projects connect to the North American grid, with influence that spans customers, utilities, and global engineering teams.
Must-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power or control systems focus
- 7+ years of experience in electrical power, power systems, or control systems engineering
- 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
- Knowledge of NERC reliability standards plus IEC, IEEE, and UL standards
- Strong customer-facing, presentation, and technical communication skills
- Experience solving complex power and control system problems
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with CAD and SAP
What You'll Do
- Review North American wind power plant designs for grid code compliance
- Review customer contracts, Balance of Plant documents, and utility interconnection requirements to identify technical risks
- Support technical bid engineers with value engineering and site-specific solutions
- Review customer electrical studies and recommend compliance improvements
- Lead engineering pre-design studies and help customers optimize project designs
- Prepare Functional Design Specifications for Power Plant Controllers and other control solutions
- Develop grid compliance test plans and support testing and commissioning
- Support grid connection approvals and site-specific turbine and controller settings
- Engage with System Operators on modeling and grid compliance
- Represent the company in grid code working groups and industry forums
- Track emerging grid codes and guide global product development
- Train sales teams and mentor other engineers
Nice-to-Haves
- Master's degree or PE license
- Wind turbine or wind power plant experience
- PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, or E-TRAN experience
- Experience working across cultures and time zones in a global organization
Compensation and Benefits
- $175,000 to $220,000 per year
- Relocation package
- Hybrid schedule
About the Company
Our client is a global renewable energy company delivering grid integration and plant control solutions for wind power projects across the U.S. and Canada.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
