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Portland General Electric

SUMMARY As a Plant Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in solving complex operational ... Knowledge of plant mechanical, electrical and control systems * Ability to review, evaluate and ...

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Power Plant Controls Engineer

Austin, TX • On-site, Remote

Electric Power Engineers
Utilities • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview
We are designing the grid of the future!
We are seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join our team supporting power plant testing, commissioning, and compliance verification for generation facilities across North America.
In this role, you will lead and support remote and on-site generator compliance testing for renewable and conventional generation assets, ensuring facilities meet applicable NERC and ISO requirements. You will coordinate with on-site teams, guide testing procedures in real time, and analyze test results to validate proper plant and controller performance.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work on specialized generator compliance testing, including ISO (ERCOT, SPP, PJM, etc) and NERC (MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027) testing, while collaborating with plant operators, engineers, and equipment vendors to support reliable grid operations.
Responsibilities
How you can make an impact:
  • Lead and support generator compliance testing and commissioning activities for renewable and conventional power plants.
  • Conduct and oversee remote testing sessions, directing on-site technicians and plant operators during testing procedures.
  • Provide real-time guidance to on-site teams executing testing protocols at generation facilities.
  • Monitor and analyze live test data to verify plant performance and identify potential issues.
  • Support compliance testing for NERC standards including MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027.
  • Work with plant operators, SCADA teams, OEMs, and other stakeholders to ensure proper test execution.
  • Interpret test results and prepare technical reports documenting compliance and plant performance.
  • Assist in the development and improvement of testing procedures and workflows.
  • Support engineering analysis related to power plant controllers, inverter-based resources, and generator performance.

Qualifications
Bring your passion, here's what's needed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems.
  • Experience supporting power plant testing, commissioning, or generator compliance activities.
  • Familiarity with ERCOT and/or NERC compliance testing requirements.
  • Experience with MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027 testing standards.
  • Understanding of power plant controllers and generator control systems.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and direct on-site teams during testing activities.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence presenting technical information to stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze technical data and produce clear engineering documentation and reports.
  • Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience conducting generator performance testing for renewable or conventional generation facilities.
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems, plant control systems, or inverter-based resources.
  • Knowledge of power flow and power system fundamentals.
  • Experience working with utilities, independent power producers, or renewable developers.

Lead the Change!
Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.
How we support you:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • MyShare Employee Ownership Program
  • Work with industry leaders
  • 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
  • Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position will be remote US or Canada
Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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