Electrical Engineer, High Voltage

Team: Others

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

As Electrical Engineer, High Voltage, you will provide technical leadership across HV substations, MV collection systems, transmission interconnections, and electrical infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the design and technical review of HV substations ranging from 115kV to 500kV, transmission interconnections, and MV collection systems from 34.5kV to 480V.
• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and engineering consultants to optimize designs, reduce execution risk, and maintain schedule and cost objectives.
• Own utility interconnection activities, including application reviews, steady-state and dynamic models, and technical negotiations with utilities and ISOs such as CAISO and ERCOT.
• Troubleshoot system events in the field, including relay operations, misoperations, nuisance trips, and equipment failures.
• Conduct root-cause analyses using relay event reports, oscillography, substation SCADA data, equipment diagnostics, DGA, infrared inspections, and insulation testing.
• Define and implement electrical upgrades and retrofit projects, including protection setting changes, control system tuning, equipment replacements, and design corrections.
• Support NERC and regional regulatory compliance, including PRC requirements and applicable CAISO and ERCOT standards.
• Partner with Operations to resolve ongoing technical issues and optimize fleet performance and availability.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.
• Witness and evaluate factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Support EPC RFPs and equipment supply agreements by defining clear and enforceable technical requirements.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer diligence activities and project financing processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve permitting, regulatory, engineering, and technical constraints.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive high-voltage engineering experience in utility-scale renewable energy, strong knowledge of power systems and protection, and the ability to solve complex electrical issues from design through operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; a Master’s degree or PhD is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience leading technical scopes for HV substations, particularly 345kV–500kV systems, and MV collection systems up to 34.5kV within an IPP, EPC, or engineering firm.
• Proven experience managing EPCs, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose plant and substation issues using relay data, SCADA, inverter logs, plant historians, and equipment diagnostics, and drive corrective actions through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of major power system equipment, including operating principles, failure modes, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and technical trade-offs involving cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong working knowledge of NERC PRC and MOD standards and applicable regional requirements, including CAISO and ERCOT.
• Solid foundation in power system studies and electrical modeling.
• Proficiency with steady-state modeling tools such as ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills for technical and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• PE license preferred.
• Working knowledge of PSSE, PowerWorld, and PSCAD is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Compensation of USD $170,000–$185,000 total compensation, including base salary and bonus.
• Remote position within the United States.
• 100% premium coverage for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks around the Fourth of July and year-end.
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
• Family planning support through Maven.
• Free access to Spring Health, including five therapy and psychiatry sessions.
• Headspace access for mindfulness and meditation through Wellhub+.
• 3% non-elective employer contribution to a 401(k) or RRSP.
• $150 monthly food stipend.
• $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement.
• Pet insurance allowance.
• Full home office setup.
• Access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.
• Access to Wellhub+, Perkspot, and One Medical.