Electrical Systems Engineer
Power Systems Engineer, Electrical Interconnection Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer
Support the technical efforts associated with designing electrical power generation, delivery, and control and protection systems for renewable energy projects along with project-related electrical engineering, while providing electrical engineering expertise to development, construction, and operations. Support internal Project Engineers in the management of electrical design engineering firms and/or EPC contractors. Prepare and study specs of electrical systems and technical drawings. Develop construction, installation and manufacturing specifications. Develop and direct/implement commercial and utility scale wind power projects. Assess effectiveness and safety of wind power systems. Work with engineers and manufacturing regarding testing and evaluating equipment.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Transmission, generation and distribution of electrical power, monitoring of operations, design, qualify control, critical thinking and troubleshooting, engineering and math. Electrical design processes and related computer software: ETAP or similar; use of PSSE/PSLF.
Education/Training
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is required
Experience
Three years progressively responsible experience in the renewable energy industry with electrical, protection, and/or controls design and engineering
Credentialing Required/Optional
Familiarity with IEEE electrical standards and NESC.
Career Path
Position Reports To
Power Systems or Energy Systems Manager or Director,
Career path moves from this role
Wind Energy Systems Designer