Wind Collection Electrical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Town of Middleton; On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wind Collection Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic renewables team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing medium voltage electrical systems for on-shore wind farms, ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes. You will lead a talented design team, collaborate with various stakeholders, and contribute to innovative renewable energy projects that have a lasting impact. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while driving sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in medium voltage design for renewable energy systems.
• Proficient in Autocad and Cymcap for thermal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design medium voltage electrical systems for on-shore wind farms.
• Lead design teams and coordinate with civil and environmental engineers.

Skills

Medium Voltage Collection System Design

Electrical Power System Analysis

Grounding Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autocad

Cymcap

Digsilent Power Factory

ETAP

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Overview

Wind Collection Electrical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Wind Collection Electrical Engineer to join our renewables team. The Electrical Engineer – Wind Collection serves as an engineer on the Balance of Plant (BOP) for on-shore wind farms. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards in order to independently produce: electrical collection system layout plans, one-line diagrams, fiber optic single line diagrams, and low and medium voltage electrical construction drawings for typical components including switchgear, generator step-up transformers, junction boxes, direct buried cable, duct banks, and splices. He/she should be familiar with all aspects of three phase medium voltage power distribution engineering and be able to perform typical power systems studies. He/she will be capable of leading a design team which may consist of more junior engineers as well as electrical designers and CAD designers. He/she must also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of design for medium voltage (typically 35 kV) including the following:
• Calculations and Analysis
  • Underground cable thermal analysis
  • Electrical loss analysis of conductors and transformers
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Effective grounding calculations
  • Electrical grounding for safety (touch and step potential)
  • Fiber optic loss calculations
  • Load flow and reactive power analysis
  • Harmonics analysis
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Review of utility scale renewable energy project interconnection requirements
• Technical Documentation
  • Development of technical specifications for Balance of Plant equipment
  • Development of bills of materials for electrical installations
  • Development of installation instructions and construction drawing details
• Coordination with Other Disciplines
  • Ability to work closely with internal and external civil engineering, structural, geotechnical, and environmental staff to produce a well coordinated and constructable design.
• Other Expectations
  • Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement and standardization efforts.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
  • Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers.
  • Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns.
  • Attending all client technical review meetings.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of medium voltage collection system design for renewable energy systems or underground medium voltage power distribution
• Basic proficiency in use of Autocad
• Strong proficiency in the use of Cymcap software for underground thermal analysis of electrical conductors
• Strong proficiency in an electrical power system analysis tool such as Digsilent Power Factory, ETAP or similar for performing short circuit, load flow, harmonics and arc flash analysis
• Basic familiarity with software for performing electric grounding analysis for safety (touch and step potential) such as WinIGS or CDEGS
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to wind turbine generators and wind collection design.

Compensation Range

Salary range for this position is $80,000-130,000 annually.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.