Power Systems and Grid Code Specialist - Wind Energy

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.