Electrical Engineer

About the Role

This position provides electrical engineering support for Leeward's operating projects, focusing on resolving issues to improve wind and solar plant operating reliability and safety. The role requires managing and resolving critical electrical system issues in compliance with company guidelines, managing complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment, and communicating effectively with engineering and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability.
• Identify, review, and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance through data analysis, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections.
• Manage substation and collection short-term and long-term maintenance programs.
• Manage substation relays, including programming, backup files, remote support, and operational analysis.
• Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including reviewing digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for electrical tripping events and mis-operations.
• Assist with maintaining and improving Leeward electrical system specifications for new and operating plants.
• Analyze, summarize, and communicate findings regularly with the Leeward management team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with HV Substation protection and control.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system diagrams, wiring diagrams, and other common specifications.
• Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations, with exposure to high electric and magnetic fields.
• Familiarity with the latest versions of the following Codes/Standards:
• NFPA 70E
• NFPA 70B
• NESC
• NEC
• OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.
• Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25%.
• This is an in-office role, requiring on-site presence a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval.

Qualifications

• 4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree Preferred.
• PE Registration Preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment.
• HV Substation designed experience is preferred.
• Ability to perform short circuit, load flow, protection system coordination, and arc flash experience is a plus.
• Renewable experience is preferred.
• Current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future.