Power System Engineer Associate Job Taylor area,Texas USA,Engineering

Opportunity Details

Full Time Power System Engineer Associate

Power System Engineer Associate

JOB-

Anticipated Start Date

June 8, 2026

Location

Taylor, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a membership-based, nonprofit corporation dedicated to ensuring the reliability of the electric grid in Texas. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission - ensuring a reliable electric grid, efficient markets, open access, and retail choice. With a diverse organization, employees bring a wide range of experience and expertise to excel in the current energy landscape while preparing for the future.

Job Summary

This role focuses on evaluating voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) performance to support power system reliability and ensure adherence to company requirements. The engineer will perform reliability studies, review technical submissions, collaborate with market participants and internal stakeholders, and support the development of processes and procedures related to I performance and regulatory implementation.

Job Description

Perform reliability power system studies, including steady-state and dynamic stability analyses, to assess the impact of inverter-based resource VRT and FRT performance on the company system.
Review technical submissions related to VRT and FRT maximization to ensure compliance with company requirements and standards.
Support the development and implementation of processes and procedures associated with NOGRR 245, future rule makings, and related company revision requests.
Provide technical support to cross-functional teams developing processes for receiving and evaluating I performance submissions.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance requirements related to VRT and FRT are effectively implemented and maintained.
Work directly with market participants to explain requirements, facilitate submissions, and support implementation of modifications or exemptions.
Review and evaluate requests for extensions or exemptions from VRT and FRT requirements and provide recommendations to management.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert on inverter-based resource VRT and FRT performance topics.
May represent the organization in stakeholder meetings and industry working groups.

Skills Required

Power system analysis and modeling
Knowledge of inverter-based resource behavior and grid reliability concepts
Technical problem-solving and analytical thinking
Regulatory compliance and standards interpretation
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
Process improvement and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing reliability power system studies.
Background in renewable generation resources, including wind, solar, or battery energy storage systems.
Experience analyzing voltage levels, relay settings, or protection systems.
Familiarity with engineering and simulation tools such as Python, Power World, PSS®E, or PSCAD.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
For Level 1 Engineer:
No additional work experience required beyond degree requirements.

Additional requirements

Hybrid with minimum of 2 times a week onsite

Pay rate

$29 - $39 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

Hire Power Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.