Senior Electrical Engineer, Renewable Energy Grid

TerraForm Power; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its renewable energy portfolio. Depending on qualifications, this role may be filled at Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level.

The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering expertise across TerraForm Power's wind and solar assets, supporting operations, compliance, reliability, asset optimization, and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting power systems, substations, transmission, or renewable energy facilities.
• Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NERC and FERC requirements.
• Experience with protection systems, relays, power studies, and electrical system modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-specific electrical studies, equipment specifications, as-built drawings, and engineering documentation for collection systems, substations, and asset-owned transmission systems.
• Analyze electrical protection events in collaboration with Operations and SCADA teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Review substation preventive and corrective maintenance records and recommend improvements.
• Conduct field inspections and perform QA/QC of electrical maintenance and repair work.
• Review electrical studies, drawings, agreements, and technical documentation for system modifications.
• Develop and maintain electrical work instructions, engineering procedures, and safety documentation.
• Support key compliance initiatives including Arc Flash studies, NERC standards, FERC requirements, and other applicable industry regulations.
• Develop or coordinate electrical system models using software such as PSS9E, PSCAD, TSAT, or ETAP.
• Evaluate new regulatory requirements affecting grid performance and support implementation planning.
• Provide engineering support to Development for interconnection studies, electrical balance of plant design, and system integration.
• Support engineering design, procurement, commissioning, and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Assist with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance program development.
• Recommend technologies and engineering improvements that enhance reliability, reduce operating risk, and optimize generation.
• Support technical evaluations, RFPs, contract reviews, vendor selection, and project implementation.
• Review engineering deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and company requirements.
• Support capital planning and maintenance budgeting activities.
• Promote TerraForm Power's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Protection systems

Relays

Power studies

Electrical system modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSa9E

PSCAD

TSAT

ETAP

Job description

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its renewable energy portfolio. Depending on qualifications, this role may be filled at Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level.

The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering expertise across TerraForm Power's wind and solar assets, supporting operations, compliance, reliability, asset optimization, and development initiatives.