Senior HV Project Engineer – Remote (Substation & Grid)

Qcells; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a Sr. HV Project Engineer – Level 4 to provide engineering support for high-voltage projects and oversee all stages from design to EPC proposals. The role is hybrid for Houston-area candidates, with up to four days on-site, and remote for others with occasional travel.

The position requires a degree in electrical engineering, 6+ years of power industry experience, and strong design and modeling skills. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering (or applicable engineering discipline).
• Minimum of 6 years of professional engineering experience in the power industry.
• Experience with substations and transmission lines for renewable interconnection.
• Willingness to travel at least 30%.
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent).
• Experience with power system modeling.
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of NEC and HV Codes and regulations.
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review technical documentation related to design, cost or schedule impact.
• Create, review and maintain drawing packages, energy production models, BOMs, scopes of work and other technical documentation.
• Manage technical needs in all stages of project development and design, including conceptual and advanced system design.
• Assist in development and review of power system models, project schedules, cost estimation, BOMs, budgets and quotes.
• Coordinate internal resources for SME and risk reduction.
• Engage external resources such as substation and transmission engineers, geotechnical surveyors and other specialists.
• Contribute to EPC proposals for high-voltage substation and transmission projects.
• Maintain improvements in project designs, plans and product development.
• Assist with technical training for team members and new employees.
• Prepare conceptual designs for solar projects including major components and single-line diagrams.
• Lead technical tasks in EPC proposals and review of project opportunities.
• Support field activities during site visits, testing, commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power system modeling

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or higher in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a Sr. HV Project Engineer – Level 4 to provide engineering support for high-voltage projects and oversee all stages from design to EPC proposals. The role is hybrid for Houston-area candidates, with up to four days on-site, and remote for others with occasional travel.

The position requires a degree in electrical engineering, 6+ years of power industry experience, and strong design and modeling skills. Travel up to 30% is expected.