Grid Code Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (hybrid, office-based 3 days per week)

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global renewable energy business delivering grid integration and plant control solutions for wind power projects across the US and Canada. They are seeking an experienced Grid Code Engineer to support electrical engineering activities throughout the sales, construction, and service stages of projects. The role combines grid code compliance, technical sales support, electrical pre-design, plant control engineering, and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer contracts, Balance of Plant documentation, and utility interconnection requirements, identifying technical risks and tender deviations
• Preparing standard contract templates, formal responses to customer enquiries, and technical presentations
• Supporting Technical Bid Engineers with value engineering, non-standard product requests, and site-specific solutions
• Reviewing customer electrical studies and recommending measures to improve compliance and project performance
• Promoting standardized electrical solutions and training sales teams on product capabilities and developments
• Monitoring, interpreting, and communicating emerging grid codes and market requirements
• Supporting global product teams in developing functionality that meets current and future customer and regulatory needs
• Engaging with System Operators on model use, system integration, and grid compliance matters
• Representing the business in grid code working groups, industry forums, and technical committees
• Reviewing North American wind power plant designs for grid code compliance
• Initiating and reviewing engineering pre-design studies, compiling site, customer, and grid requirements
• Using study findings to help customers optimize project designs and identify risks early
• Preparing Functional Design Specifications for Power Plant Controllers, yaw power backup systems, and other specialist control solutions
• Developing grid compliance test plans and providing support during testing and commissioning
• Supporting grid connection approvals and preparing site-specific turbine and controller settings
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on power or control systems; a Master’s degree or Professional Engineer license would be advantageous
• At least 7 years of experience in electrical power, power systems, or control systems engineering
• Strong experience solving complex power and control system problems
• 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 and optimization
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and international standards including IEC, IEEE, and UL
• Wind turbine or wind power plant implementation, operation, system standards, or service experience preferred
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN, or PSS/E would be advantageous
• Strong customer-facing, presentation, and technical communication skills
• Confident working across cultures, functions, and time zones within a global organization
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with familiarity with CAD tools, SAP, and related engineering software

Role Overview

As Grid Code Engineer, you will support the successful integration of wind power plants into North American electricity networks, working with customers, system operators, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a technically influential role supporting major renewable energy projects across the US and Canada, with exposure to customers, utilities, and international engineering teams.

Pay

Annual salary: US$145,000–165,000 plus 10% bonus, 401(k), and an extensive benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the Houston office.