Title: Power Systems Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

About NextWave:

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role:

Our client is a leading IPP in the Renewable Energy sector and is looking to bring on a Power Systems Engineer to their team. This is a great opportunity for someone early into their career or looking to get their foot in the door with an inspiring company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Aid project analysis by constructing production cost and powerflow models for key regions in renewable and storage development, such as WECC, NYISO, PJM, MISO, and ERCOT.
• Conduct basis, curtailment, and congestion assessments utilizing production cost models like PROMOD for ongoing renewable projects.
• Collect data and insights from Interconnection queues and utility IRPs
• Review transmission plans and ensure the accuracy of powerflow models for internal analyses.
• Enhance data management processes, automate procedures, and optimize data storage organization.
• Assist in due diligence for project acquisitions as required.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Preferably 1-2 years of experience in generator production cost modeling, energy market data analysis, and/or powerflow analysis. However, this opportunity is also open to those with 0 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Competency in other modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization software is desirable but not mandatory.
• Experience collaborating with Transmission Service Providers (including ISOs/RTOs), NERC, and FERC is advantageous.

Application

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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Diversity is a core value at NextWave Partners, and we are proud to be partnering with equal opportunities employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.