High Voltage Project Engineer

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The High Voltage Engineering team delivers preconstruction engineering and construction/commissioning engineering for high-voltage facilities associated with renewable energy power plants, with voltage ranges from 35kV up to 500kV. We are currently looking for a dynamic and passionate substation engineer to oversee high-voltage projects located in the Central and Eastern United States portfolio. The Engineer for this position should enjoy the versatility of technical tasks with a strong focus on understanding grid integration requirements for renewables. This is a solid opportunity for an engineer who not only is proficient in the technical engineering aspects but also enjoys building and maintaining relationships with suppliers, consultants, and Power Utilities.
 

This position will report to either Glen Allen, VA; Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering activities for Solar, Wind, and BESS high voltage substations (35kV to 500kV).
• Oversee the execution of IFC design packages for collector substations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with high-voltage contractors.
• Review Substation EPC designs for compliance with interconnection agreement requirements, applicable reliability standards, etc.
• Provide design review and advice on any issues that appear technically incorrect or inconsistent with project documentation.
• Review power system studies such as load flows, short circuits, harmonics, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design collector substations per Transmission Provider requirements.
• Support role during substation commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with the utility and ISO.
• Growth opportunity for a leadership role within the engineering team.
• Work with a project team including real estate, permitting, interconnection, attorneys, finance, and construction in the field.
• Travel and fieldwork 25%. The majority of projects are located in the Central or Eastern US.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Power Systems.
• 3+ years of substation design experience, either on Physical or P&C.
• Proficient in reading control schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformers, etc.
• Basic Knowledge of power system modeling, such as load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.
• Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among HV EPCs, Power Utilities, and internal st