Electrical Engineer - Grid & Substation Reliability (Hybrid)

Leeward Renewable Energy, Llc; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer (P2) to support on issues across our wind, solar and storage portfolio. The role focuses on improving reliability and safety of electrical systems at operating projects with a strong emphasis on substations, protection coordination, and data-driven troubleshooting.

The position requires 4+ years of relevant experience, a 4-year engineering degree, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• HV substation protection and control familiarity.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, protection systems, wiring diagrams and related specifications.
• Exposure to Extra High Voltage substations.
• Short circuit, load flow, protection coordination, arc flash experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NESC, NEC, OSHA standards.
• PE Registration preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly convey ideas to non-engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel at least 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability
• Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability by analysing data, troubleshooting, and 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 fault records, relays, and data for tripping events
• Assist with maintaining and improving Leeward electrical system specifications for new and operating plants
• Analyze, summarize and communicate findings regularly with Leeward management team

Skills

HV Substation protection

Electrical drawings interpretation

Arc flash experience

NFPA 70E / NFPA 70B / NESC / NEC / OSH

PE Registration (preferred)

Excellent communication

Project management

Travel at least 25%

Education

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree Preferred

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer (P2) to support on issues across our wind, solar and storage portfolio. The role focuses on improving reliability and safety of electrical systems at operating projects with a strong emphasis on substations, protection coordination, and data-driven troubleshooting.

The position requires 4+ years of relevant experience, a 4-year engineering degree, and travel up to 25%.