Power Systems Engineer

Power Systems Network Modeling Engineer

JOB-10046112

Anticipated Start Date

April 20, 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. As the independent system operator for the region, they seek skilled professionals to support their critical mission of 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

The Power Systems Engineer supports the integration and performance evaluation of inverter-based resources (IBRs), including renewable and battery technologies, within the power grid. This role focuses on enhancing modeling capabilities and ensuring compliance with voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) performance requirements.

Job Description

• Perform reliability power system studies, including steady-state and dynamic stability analyses, to assess the impact of inverter-based resource voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) performance on the electric grid.
• Review technical data submissions related to VRT and FRT performance to ensure compliance with grid reliability requirements.
  
• Support the development and implementation of processes and procedures related to the maximization of VRT and FRT performance for inverter-based resources.
  
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams responsible for developing processes to receive, evaluate, and track IBR performance submissions.
  
• Collaborate with market participants to clarify requirements, facilitate technical submissions, and coordinate implementation of necessary modifications or exemptions.
  
• Review, evaluate, and recommend disposition of requests for extensions or exemptions from VRT and FRT requirements.
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on IBR ride-through capabilities and related performance standards.
  
• Participate in stakeholder discussions and technical working groups as needed.
  
• Contribute to future revisions and improvements to reliability standards, processes, and procedures related to inverter-based resources.

Skills Required

• Experience performing power system reliability studies.
• Background working with renewable generation resources such as wind, solar, or battery storage.
  
• Experience analyzing voltage levels, relay coordination, or protection settings.
  
• Familiarity with power system modeling or simulation tools such as Python, PowerWorld, PSS®E, or PSCAD.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Pay Rate

• $33 - $39 p er hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower 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.