Electrical Engineer

Leeward Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer (P2) to support our wind, solar, and storage assets across the United States. You will optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability, analyze protection systems, and manage maintenance programs for substations and collection systems.

You will review fault data, program relays, and coordinate with project teams to resolve issues, while contributing to safety and compliance with NFPA 70E/70B and NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with HV substation protection and control standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection systems.
• Experience with arc flash, NFPA 70E/70B, and related safety practices.
• PE registration preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability.
• Identify and diagnose problems affecting electrical system reliability through data analysis and inspection.
• Manage short- and long-term maintenance programs for substations and collection systems.
• Program and maintain substation relays, backups, and remote support.
• Assist with troubleshooting using fault records and operational data.
• Maintain and improve electrical system specifications for new and operating plants.
• Communicate findings regularly with Leeward management.

Skills

HV Substation protection and control

Read electrical drawings

Arc flash experience

PE Registration Preferred

Communication skills

Travel 25%

Driver's license

Education

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree Preferred

Job description

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (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 overall wind and solar plants operating 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
• Manages 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

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

Educational Requirements:

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

4 or more years of relevant technical experience; renewable experience preferred

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 of race, 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.