Grid Code Engineer - Wind Power

Hybrid role based in Houston, TX, requiring 3 days per week onsite.

About the Role

A global renewable energy business delivering grid integration and plant control solutions for wind power projects across the US and Canada is seeking an experienced Grid Code Engineer. This role supports electrical engineering activities across the sales, construction, and service stages of wind power projects, combining grid code compliance, technical sales support, electrical pre-design, plant control engineering, and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts, Balance of Plant documentation, and utility interconnection requirements to identify technical risks and tender deviations.
• Prepare standard contract templates, formal customer responses, and technical presentations.
• Support Technical Bid Engineers with value engineering and site-specific solutions.
• Review customer electrical studies to recommend compliance and performance improvements.
• Promote standardized electrical solutions across sales teams.
• Monitor and communicate emerging grid codes and market requirements.
• Support global product teams in developing new functionality.
• Engage with System Operators on model use and system integration.
• Represent the business in grid code working groups and industry forums.
• Review North American wind power plant designs for grid code compliance.
• Lead engineering pre-design studies.
• Prepare Functional Design Specifications for Power Plant Controllers and yaw power backup systems.
• Develop grid compliance test plans.
• Support testing and commissioning.
• Prepare site-specific turbine and controller settings.
• Mentor other engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, focused on power or control systems.
• 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.
• Strong customer-facing, presentation, and technical communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Wind turbine or wind power plant implementation, operation, system standards, or service experience.
• Exposure to PSCAD, TSAT, E-TRAN, or PSS/E.
• Familiarity with CAD tools, SAP, and related engineering software.
• Experience working across cultures, functions, and time zones within a global organization.

Pay

Base salary of $145,000 to $165,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 10% annual bonus
• Extensive benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid, 3 days per week in the Houston, TX office.