Electrical Engineer

Leeward Energy is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support electrical engineering issues across its operating project portfolio. The role focuses on improving wind and solar plant reliability and safety by diagnosing electrical system problems, managing maintenance programs, supporting troubleshooting, and communicating findings to management.

What you'll do:

• Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability
• Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance by analyzing data and performance, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections
• Manage substation and collection short term and long term maintenance programs
• Manages 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

What they're looking for:

• Familiarity with HV Substation protection and control
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams and other common specifications
• Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations
• Familiarity with latest versions of the following Code/Standards
• NFPA 70E
• NFPA 70B
• NESC
• NEC
• OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)
• 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

Benefits:

• In-office role requiring on-site presence in the office a minimum of three days per week, with hybrid flexibility to work remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval.