Electrical Engineer, Substation & Grid Reliability

leewardenergy; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer (P2) to support wind, solar, and storage projects. The role focuses on improving electrical system reliability and safety across multiple operating facilities.

Responsibilities include protecting and optimizing substation equipment, reviewing faults and relay data, and coordinating maintenance programs. Travel up to 25% may be required, with on-site presence at least three days weekly and hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Familiar with HV Substation protection and control.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection systems.
• Experience with arc flash, short circuit, load flow is a plus.
• Familiar with NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NESC, NEC, OSHA standards.
• 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 impacting electrical system reliability by analyzing data and troubleshooting.
• Manage substation and collection short-term and long-term maintenance programs.
• Program relays, backup files, and remote support for substations.
• Support with electrical troubleshooting using fault records and protection data.
• Maintain and improve electrical system specifications for new and operating plants.
• Summarize and communicate findings to Leeward management.

Skills

HV Substation protection and control

Read electrical drawings

Protection system coordination

Arc flash experience

Code/Standards familiarity

Excellent communication

Self-motivated project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors Engineering Degree

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer (P2) to support wind, solar, and storage projects. The role focuses on improving electrical system reliability and safety across multiple operating facilities.

Responsibilities include protecting and optimizing substation equipment, reviewing faults and relay data, and coordinating maintenance programs. Travel up to 25% may be required, with on-site presence at least three days weekly and hybrid flexibility.