Power Systems Compliance Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations Electrical Engineering, the Power Systems Compliance Engineer will provide static and transient system modeling, power management, and related technical expertise in support of Electrical Regulatory Compliance for Battery, Solar, and Wind renewable power plants. This person must have at least five years’ experience in the power generation, transmission, or distribution sectors.

This position is based in Scottsdale, AZ.

What You'll Be Doing

• Wind, Solar, and Battery Systems – Generation Fleet Support
  • Assist in troubleshooting through evaluation of real and reactive power system control and response
  • Provide technical support for fellow engineers, procurement, and other support groups through steady-state and dynamic systems analysis
  • Maintain modeling files and related data of plant power systems
  • Assess design modifications and changes to power management requirements
• Plant NERC and ISO Support
  • Provide NERC Support for the Electrical Regulatory Compliance team
  • Provide NERC technical evaluations or engineering reviews required for sites to comply with standards
  • Execution or management of Electrical Engineering owned NERC standards:
    • PRC-024, Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Generating Resources
    • VAR-001, Voltage and Reactive Control
    • FAC-008, Facility Ratings
    • MOD-025, Real and Reactive Power Capability
    • MOD-026, Plant Volt/Var Control Functions
    • MOD-027, Active Power/Frequency Control Functions
    • MOD-032, Power System Modeling and Analysis
  • Support various Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Technical support and management of power engineering requirements from ISOs and TOPs (Texas RE, CAISO, ISO-NE, etc)
  • Transient, real, and reactive plant modeling execution or review (PSLF, PSSE, PSCAD)
  • Review/validate new site models

What You'll Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related degree
• Five years of relevant in the power generation, transmission, or distribution sectors
• Must understand electrical power management and distribution
• Must be knowledgeable with reactive power and load flow analysis
• Experience with PSSE, PSLF, and PSCAD modeling programs
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports
• Must successfully function as a member and/or leader of a team
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and positive relationships with owners, customers, and external contractors
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• May be required to work flexible work hours
• This position doesn’t travel often but can be expected to meet colleagues on-site at scheduled times, no more than 10% expected
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.)

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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