REMOTE - Engineer, High Voltage Project

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As part of the Grid Integration Division, the High Voltage Engineering team delivers pre-construction engineering and construction/commissioning engineering for High Voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants. Voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. We are currently looking for a multifaceted and hard-working substation engineer to be responsible for high voltage projects located in the Central and Eastern United States portfolio. The Engineer for this position should enjoy the versatility of technical tasks. This is a solid opportunity for an engineer that not only is proficient in the technical engineering aspects but enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, consultants, and Power Utilities.

Responsible for pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering activities for Solar, Wind, BESS and Green Hydrogen high voltage substations (35kV to 500kV).

Oversee execution of IFC design packages for collector substations.

Establish and maintain relationships with high voltage contractors.

Review Substation EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, etc.

Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.

Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation, etc.

Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.

Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing and coordinating apparatus testing with utility and ISO.

Growth opportunity for a leadership role within the engineering team.

Work with a project team including real estate, permitting, interconnection, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.

Travel and fieldwork 25%. The majority of projects are located in Central or Eastern US.

B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems or equivalent experience

3+ years of substation design experience, either on Physical or P&C.

Proficient in readings control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.

Basic Knowledge of power system modeling such as load flow, insulation, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.

Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal partners.

Ability to prioritize projects and tasks.

Project Management experience handling HV EPCs.

PE Licensure.

Technical lead experience coordinating engineering packages such as IFPs and IFCs.

Experience with ETAP, PSLF, or PSS/E.

Experience in relay system testing.

Experience in SCADA controls and architecture.