Power Systems Engineer II – Generator/Plant Testing & Compliance

Electric Power Engineers is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to support power plant testing, commissioning, and compliance verification for generation facilities across North America. The role involves leading remote and on-site generator compliance testing, ensuring facilities meet applicable NERC and ISO requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain 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
• Experience conducting generator performance testing for renewable or conventional generation facilities
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, plant control systems, or inverter-based resources
• Knowledge of power flow and power system fundamentals
• Experience working with utilities, independent power producers, or renewable developers