About the Role
We are seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support power plant testing, commissioning, and compliance verification for generation facilities across North America. This role involves leading and supporting remote and on-site generator compliance testing for renewable and conventional generation assets, ensuring facilities meet applicable NERC and ISO requirements. You will coordinate with on-site teams, guide testing procedures, and analyze results to validate plant and controller performance, contributing to reliable grid operations.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Power systems engineering
- Power plant testing
- Commissioning
- Generator compliance
- NERC compliance testing
- ISO compliance testing
- ERCOT compliance testing
- MOD-025
- MOD-026
- MOD-027
- Power plant controllers
- Generator control systems
- SCADA systems
- Inverter-based resources
- Power flow analysis
- Power system fundamentals
- Technical reporting
- Data analysis
Location
- Remote US or Canada
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry-level to mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
About the Company
- Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe for over half a century, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges.
- EPE is a leader in the renewables space, focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
- The company is dedicated to transforming the future of energy and making an impact on communities and the environment.
Equal Opportunity
- EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
