Senior Electrical Engineer - NERC Studies

Senior Electrical Engineer - NERC Studies

Westwood Professional Services

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an electrical studies engineer that plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the design of our clients' utility-scale renewable plants, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities meets all local and federal requirements.

This role will focus on analyzing compliance with NERC standards by performing model validation and generator ride-through studies. As a secondary function, the role will also support renewable energy projects through the interconnection process by creating models, performing various model quality tests, and developing technical reports.

Develop and validate power system models (in positive-sequence and EMT software packages) for renewable facilities, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems.
• Analyzes engineering documentation and develops reports detailing facilities compliance with various NERC standards (FAC, MOD, PRC, etc.).
• Serve as a NERC subject matter expert and provide engineering support to renewable energy project developers and generator owners.
• Support project developers and owners through the interconnection process by developing interconnection models and completing interconnection applications for various RTOs (CAISO, NYISO, MISO, ERCOT, etc.).
• Produce written reports conveying study results within the project schedule.
• Coordinate with internal project leads and project managers, as well as external clients, owners, and related engineers (such as independent and owner's engineers).
• Review the work of others performing similar studies to ensure product quality prior to client submission.

• Approximately 5 years of experience in renewable energy and/or closely related power system modeling.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems, or a substantially similar field having a power systems focus, from an accredited institution.
• Experience conducting dynamics, short circuit, load flow, and/or EMT simulations including the modeling and representation of IBRs and other power system components
• Experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and requirements
• Experience with the resource interconnection process, modeling guidelines, and requirements for various regions throughout North America (CAISO, ERCOT, etc.)
• Experience using power system analysis tools, specifically, PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, and Aspen. Experience with DSATools (PSAT, TSAT) is preferred.
• Experience in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or VBA is preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality.
• Must be a supportive team player, capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams and managing relationships with external vendors and stakeholders.
• Must have a positive and supportive attitude and be interested in being part of a growing team and growing into new responsibilities.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working efficiently independently.
• Must be fluent in the English language and capable of producing high-quality, written reports requiring minimal oversight.

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training