Electrical Engineer, High Voltage

IPX Power; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

401k plan

Food stipend

Phone/internet stipend

Home office setup

Job summary

IPX Power is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead end-to-end HV/MV design for utility-scale solar and storage projects, spanning interconnection, substations, and transmission studies from development to operations.

You will guide field troubleshooting, drive reliability upgrades, ensure NERC/CAISO/ERCOT compliance, and collaborate with EPCs, utilities, and regulators. A strong background in protection, SCADA, and power system modeling, plus 8+ years, is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading HV substation design (345-500 kV) and MV collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical review of HV substations (115kV-500kV), transmission interconnections, and MV collection systems (34.5kV-480V).
• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to optimize design, reduce risk, and manage schedule/cost targets.
• Own interconnection scope including ISO reviews and technical negotiations with ISOs/utilities (CAISO, ERCOT).
• Lead field-informed troubleshooting of system events, relay operations, misoperations, nuisance trips, and equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis using relay event reports, oscillography, Substation SCADA data, and equipment diagnostics.
• Define and implement upgrade and retrofit projects to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide NERC and regional regulatory compliance support (CAISO/ERCOT).
• Support Operations with ongoing technical issue resolution and optimization.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.
• Witness and evaluate FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Support EPC RFPs and supply agreements by defining technical requirements.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer diligence and project financing.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve permitting and regulatory constraints.

Skills

HV substations

MV collection systems

EPC management

Troubleshooting

Relay data analysis

SCADA

Protection schemes

NERC standards

Power system modeling

Excel

NEC/NESC/IEEE

PE license

PSSE

PowerWorld

PSCAD

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Masters or PhD a plus

Tools

ETAP

SKM

DIgSILENT

Job description

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial-scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin-out of Intersect, as a result of their recent acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long-standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios

About This Role

The Electrical Engineer will lead the end-to-end technical execution of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems across utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. This role owns critical engineering decisions spanning utility interconnection, substation and transmission design optimization, and MV collection system performance—from early-stage development through financing, construction, commissioning, and into operations.

The role requires a strong balance of high voltage substation & collection system design, power system studies, field-level equipment understanding, and real-world troubleshooting experience, including testing. You will be expected to diagnose and resolve issues across protection systems, transformers, breakers, cables, and substation control systems.

Beyond project delivery, you will lead root-cause analysis of system events and drive targeted upgrade and retrofit initiatives to improve fleet reliability, availability, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead design and technical review of HV substations (115kV-500kV), transmission interconnections, and MV collection systems (34.5kV-480V).
• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to optimize design, reduce execution risk, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Own utility interconnection scope, including review of applications, steady-state and dynamic models, and technical negotiations with ISOs/utilities (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT).
• Lead field-informed troubleshooting of system events, including relay operations, misoperations, nuisance trips, and equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis using relay event reports, oscillography, Substation SCADA data, and equipment diagnostics (e.g., DGA, infrared, insulation testing).
• Define and implement upgrade and retrofit projects, including protection setting changes, control system tuning, equipment replacement, and design corrections to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide NERC and regional regulatory (CAISO/ERCOT) compliance support, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to PRC and related standards.
• Support Operations with ongoing technical issue resolution and performance optimization across the fleet.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.
• Witness and evaluate FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Support EPC RFPs and supply agreements by defining enforceable technical requirements.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and project financing.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to resolve permitting, regulatory, and technical constraints.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 8+ years of experience leading technical scope for HV substations (345kV-500kV) and MV collection systems (up to 34.5kV) within an IPP, EPC, or engineering firm.
• Proven experience managing EPCs, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams through project lifecycle execution.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve plant and substation issues using relay data, SCADA, inverter logs, plant historian and equipment diagnostics, and drive fixes through to implementation.
• Direct working knowledge of major power system equipment, including operation, failure modes, and troubleshooting:
• Strong working knowledge of NERC PRC & MOD standards and regional requirements (CAISO, ERCOT) related to plant operation and compliance.
• Deep understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and design trade-offs (technical vs cost vs schedule).
• Solid foundation in power system studies and modeling.
• Proficiency with steady-state modeling tools (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills for technical and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards.
• PE license preferred.
• Preferred working knowledge of PSSE, PowerWorld, and PSCAD but not mandatory.
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Masters or PhD is a plus.

Total Rewards

We care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:

Compensation: USD $227,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, Wellhub+, Perkspot, and One Medical

Equal Employment Opportunity

IPX Power is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and disciplinary actions.