Power System Engineer

Job Title: Power System Engineer
Work Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: Contract with option to hire
Education/Experience Required: 4-6 years of experience in power system dynamic studies, preferably in a NERC-regulated environment.

Job Description:

• The role of this position is to offer Electrical Engineering support for the portfolio of operating plants' operations projects.
• The main responsibility is to develop solutions that enhance the overall safety and reliability of wind, solar and BESS plants.
• This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager - Electrical.
• The primary objectives are to lead, design, schedule, and address critical issues related to the operating fleet, while ensuring that the company guidelines for improving operations reliability are met.
• Managing complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment is an essential requirement for this position.
• Additionally, effective communication with both the engineering and operations teams is crucial for successful completion of the assigned projects.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and lead dynamic and transient stability simulations studies.
• Develop and maintain NERC deliverables for standards like MOD and PRC-029.
• Perform Dynamic Studies analyses
• Monitor compliance with NERC reliability standards and address potential violations.
• Validate power system models for transmission and generation assets.
• Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits.
• Coordinate with operations, planning, and regional entities for compliance and data sharing.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in power system engineering, preferably in a NERC-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of NERC reliability standards (e.g., MOD-025/026/027, PRC-029).
• Ability to perform dynamic and transient stability simulations.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for audit preparation.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and regional entities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Experience performing NERC PRC studies and good understanding of NERC PRC studies
• 4-Year Bachelors Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Master Engineering degree is a plus.

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