Electrical Engineer — HV Substations & Renewables (Hybrid)

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

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%.