Electrical Engineer

Leeward Renewable Energy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an electrical engineer (P2) to support the portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage projects with a focus on reliability and safety. The role requires managing complex, time-sensitive projects and communicating effectively with engineering and operations teams.

On-site with hybrid flexibility, the position requires a 4-year engineering degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with HV Substation protection and control; HV Substation designed is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams and other common specifications.
• Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations, with exposure to high electric and magnetic fields.
• Ability to perform short circuit, load flow, protection system coordination, and arc flash experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with latest versions of the following Code/Standards: NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NESC, NEC, OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269).
• PE Registration preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment.
• Excellent communication skills, including 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability.
• Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance by analysing data and performance, 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 review of 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.
• Analyzes, summarizes and communicates findings regularly with Leeward management team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV substations

Reading electrical drawings

Protection systems coordination

Arc flash experience

NFPA 70E

NFPA 70B

NESC

NEC

OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)

PE registration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree

Tools

Protection relays programming

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging anAmerican energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own andoperateover30utility-scalewind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling4gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year.Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

Company Overview:

This position provides electrical engineering (P2) support on issues in the Leeward portfolio of operating projects with the primary responsibility of providing solutions to improve overallwindand solarplantsoperating reliability and safety. The goals of this position are to manage and resolve critical electrical system issues that meet company guidelines for safety and compliance. The position requires the ability to manage complex and time sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with the engineering and operations teams.

Essential Functions:

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability

• Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance by analysing data and performance, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections

• Manage substation and collection short term and long term maintenance programs

• Managessubstationrelays including programming, backup files, remote support and operational analysis

• Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including review of 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

• Analyzes, summarizes and communicates findings regularly with Leeward management team

Qualifications:

• Familiarity withHV Substationprotection and control; HV Substation designed is preferred

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams and other common specifications

• Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations, with exposure to high electric and magnetic fields

• Ability to perform short circuit, load flow, protection system coordination, and arc flash experience is a plus

• Familiarity with latest versions of the following Code/Standards

• NFPA 70E

• NFPA 70B

• NESC

• NEC

• OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)

• PE RegistrationPreferredor ability to obtain within 3 years of employment

• Excellent communication skills, including 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

Educational Requirements:

• 4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree

Preferred Work Experience:

• 4or moreyears of relevant technical experience;renewableexperiencepreferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information

• Willingness and ability to travel at least 25%

Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval. #LIHybrid

Applicants must have 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. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless ofrace, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.