Grid Integration

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Grid Integration & Studies Engineer directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. You will join Nordex USA as part of the Global Nordex Engineering Grid Integration group to support business in North America. The role will support the Project’s interconnection process from application to commissioning, including dynamic model analysis and model tune ups for interconnection studies and compliance with reliability standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Track and keep up to date the respective ISOs codes and requirements as they relate to the reliability standards, project interconnection and dynamic models.
• Assess the respective ISOs grid code compliance based on the existing product portfolio and provide guidance regarding the interface to meet the respective code and interconnection process.
• Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders concerning project application data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models), interconnection process (planning, studies), and commissioning (plant test, commissioning reports).
• Support project owners during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all required data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models, test reports) for project interconnection.
• Conduct simulations with dynamic models (PSS/e, TSAT, PSCAD) representing wind turbine generators and plant controller, including the Balance of Plant components to meet reliability standards, ISO code, or demonstrate dynamic model quality.
• Be the liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration group, developing strategies to support business in North America.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• PhD in Power Electronics is desirable.
• 5+ years of experience in renewable or traditional energy development, or transmission planning.
• Experience with HV and transmission system planning, especially project interconnection processes.
• Experience with dynamic model analysis software (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DIgSILENT).
• Knowledge and experience with power systems integration (onshore wind farms), project application, reliability standards and ISOs interconnection requirements.
• Broad knowledge and familiarity with NERC reliability standards and representative ISOs codes in North America (ERCOT, NSPI, CAISO, AESO, SaskPower, Hydro Quebec).
• Expertise in various software languages for dynamic model analysis (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DigSILENT-Power Factory) for studying power systems integration.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate complex issues in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking.
• Clear and concise technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain a passport to travel internationally.
• Good command of English as the primary language; other languages are a plus (German, Spanish, French).
• Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical).
• Driving is essential; must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s auto insurance policy; periodic driver’s abstract checks will be conducted.

Safety Requirements

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Compensation

Pay is exempt at $130,000 - $140,000 USD salary with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on var