Principal Electrical Engineer, Renewable Power Systems

Enel North America; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Enel North America seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its O&M team in the USA and Canada, leading electrical design and performance for renewables across projects.

You will mentor teams, support grid interconnection activities, develop technical specs for RFPs, and provide due diligence and design support from permitting through commissioning. This role demands extensive power systems experience and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; master’s preferred.
• PE certification is preferred.
• 12+ years in electrical power systems engineering.
• 7+ years in power systems design.
• 5+ years in renewable energy system design.
• Deep knowledge of electricity sector and interconnection requirements.
• Experience in construction, commissioning or operations of power systems.
• Knowledge of LV/MV/HV systems quality/QA/QC.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and power system simulation tools.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Design for Permitting and Detailed Design for renewable power plants (wind, solar, storage).
• Peer review and QA of grid connection and electrical design drawings and reports.
• Provide technical support to ensure quality of construction, commissioning and operations of renewable plants.
• Develop/update technical specifications for RFPs related to own field of expertise.
• Prepare reports and analyses for market and NERC compliance activities.
• Mentor and support other team members for electrical engineering matters in USA and Canada.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Grid interconnection

Due Diligences

Feasibility studies

Design for permitting

Detailed design

AutoCAD

Power system simulations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PSSE

DigSILENT

PSCAD

NEPLAN

Job description

Enel North America seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to join its O&M team in the USA and Canada, leading electrical design and performance for renewables across projects.

You will mentor teams, support grid interconnection activities, develop technical specs for RFPs, and provide due diligence and design support from permitting through commissioning. This role demands extensive power systems experience and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.