Nordex Group

Grid Integration & Studies Engineer

Nordex Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: West Branch • Illinois • Iowa • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per year

About the role

  • 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
  • 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 owner during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all the data (tech specs, forms, dynamic models, test reports) required for project interconnection
  • Conduct simulations with the dynamic models (PSS/e, TSAT, PSCAD) representing the wind turbine generators and plant controller, including the elements comprising the Balance of Plant to meet the reliability standards, ISO’s code, or to demonstrate the dynamic model’s quality
  • Be the liaison with Global Engineering Grid Integration group, developing strategies to support business in North America

Requirements

  • 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 plus years of working 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 the NERC reliability standards, and most representative ISOs codes in North America (ERCOT, NSPI, CAISO, AESO, SaskPower, Hydro Quebec)
  • Above-average expertise using different software languages for dynamic model analysis (PSCAD, PSS/e, TSAT, DigSILENT-Power Factory) for studying power systems integration
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability 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 primary language
  • Other languages are a plus (German, Spanish, French)
  • Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical)
  • Driving is an essential function of the job
  • Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
  • Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Student Debt Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Calm Subscription
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plans
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • And much more…
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
dynamic model analysispower systems integrationHV and transmission system planningISO compliancereliability standardsPSS/ePSCADTSATDIgSILENTproject interconnection
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingcommunication skillstechnical report writingpresentation skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineeringPhD in Power Electronics (desirable)