Vestas · 2 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Grid Code and Interconnection
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expVestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. They are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Grid Code and Interconnection to ensure renewable energy grid compliance and support industry standards while aligning product capabilities with evolving regulatory frameworks.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Melissa Moreno
Responsibilities
Represent the company in key industry working groups (e.g., IEEE PES, NERC, FERC, ESIG, EPRI)
Contribute to technical standards and guidance documents relevant to inverter-based resource (IBR) interconnection and performance
Guide thought leadership by steering industry discussions and publishing insights
Ensure wind turbine and PPC solutions meet North American grid interconnection requirements (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, ISO-NE)
Monitor regulatory and market developments, interpret technical requirements, and translate them into actionable design and implementation strategies
Collaborate with R&D and product teams to guide compliance-driven feature development and prioritization
Communicate compliance strategies and associated risks to senior stakeholders
Oversee investigations related to grid code non-compliance or operating challenges across new and existing sites
Support interconnection studies and demonstrate compliance through modeling, testing, and documentation
Engage with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and third-party consultants to defend technical approaches and resolve concerns
Manage cross-functional projects aligned with interconnection readiness and technical excellence
Oversee long-term initiatives to enhance model fidelity, compliance tools, and internal processes
Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation
Develop and deliver technical training for internal teams, covering topics such as model development, grid code features, and regulatory updates
Promote knowledge sharing across global departments, including Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in renewable energy, utility interconnection, or power systems engineering
Deep understanding of inverter-based resource (IBR) behavior, grid code, standards, and interconnection study processes
Extensive experience interacting with regulatory bodies, ISOs/RTOs, or standards organizations
Communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions
Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, TSAT, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory
Participation in IEEE, NERC, or ESIG working groups
Familiarity with power plant controller design and control logic
Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
An initiative-driven mindset focused on solution delivery
Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
Skilled in change and conflict management
Effective stakeholder management and customer-centric mindset
Detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Benefits
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
Generous Paid Time Off policies
Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
Tuition assistance
Company
Vestas
Vestas is the only global energy company dedicated exclusively to wind energy. Wind is our business and our passion.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$487.49MKey Investors
The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration ProgrammeEuropean Investment BankAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-08-27Grant
2022-07-05Debt Financing· $487.2M
2019-03-18Grant· $0.29M
Leadership Team
Anne Pearce
Executive Vice President People & Culture
Srdan Cenic
VP Southeast Europe and Central Asia / General Manager and Sales
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