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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 the dynamic model analysis and model tune ups for the interconnection’s studies and compliance of the reliability standards.
Job Responsibility:
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
Own and lead conversations with project stakeholders concerning project application data, interconnection process, and commissioning
Support project owner during the interconnection process, coordinating the internal support from Global Engineering, and tracking all the data required for project interconnection
Conduct simulations with the dynamic models representing the wind turbine generators and plant controller
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)
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
Ability and willingness to travel (20% typical)
Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy
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
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information
Nice to have:
PHD in Power Electronics is desirable
Other languages are a plus (German, Spanish, French)
What we offer:
Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution