Power Systems Engineer – Associate

MWResource, Inc.

Provide engineering support for inverter-based resources while performing power system studies in Texas. Collaborate with market participants and internal teams to ensure compliance and performance optimization.

Posted 4/13/2026contractTaylor • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $35 - $39 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides engineering support to implement improved inverter-based resources (IBRs) capabilities and modeling for IBRs.
Reviews submissions of technical data related to maximization of voltage ride-through (VRT) and frequency ride-through (FRT) to ensure compliance with company requirements.
Performs reliability power system studies, including steady-state and dynamic stability studies, to assess the impact of inverter based-resource VRT and FRT performance on the company system.
Works with market participants to understand requirements, facilitate submissions, and implementation of modifications or exemptions.
Coordinates with internal company teams to ensure all requirements related to VRT and FRT are being met.
Serves as subject matter expert on topics related to VRT and FRT performance for inverter-based resources.
Supports development of processes and procedures related to VRT and FRT maximization and may support development and implementation of future Revision Requests in this area.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 1 Engineer: No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements
Experience performing reliability power system studies.
Background in renewable generation resources – Wind, Solar, or Battery.
Experience analyzing voltage levels and relay or protection settings.
Experience with Python, PowerWorld, PSSE, or PSCAD.
Good communication skills with ability to collaborate and communicate with external entities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Florida Blue
short- and long-term disability coverage
employer paid life insurance
participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled
MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening
Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

reliability power system studiesvoltage ride-through (VRT)frequency ride-through (FRT)renewable generation resourcesPythonPowerWorldPSSEPSCADsteady-state stability studiesdynamic stability studies

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration