Electrical Engineer, Manager

Swift Current Energy, a renewable energy project developer, owner, and operator (“Swift Current” or the “Company”) is seeking a Manager of Electrical Engineering

to act as an internal subject matter expert regarding electrical power generating systems. The Company has primary offices in Boston MA, Houston TX, and Yarmouth ME; this role is ideally based in the Houston office, with periodic travel to project sites and Company offices as required. That said, we are open to considering candidates based anywhere in the continental U.S., for the right fit.

The Manager, Electrical Engineer role provides a great opportunity to join a successful, high-performing, and rapidly growing renewable energy company. We value and reward initiative and emphasize a strong commitment to our employees and their responsibilities to their families.

The Manager, Electrical Engineering will work with an experienced team comprised of project developers, finance, transmission, procurement, construction, and project management experts as they create and review designs for

This position affords an excellent opportunity for professional growth, working alongside industry experts and leaders. Additional information on Swift Current, our projects and our team is available at www.swiftcurrentenergy.com.

Job Scope:

The primary responsibilities of the Manager, Electrical Engineering include the following:

- Work on engineering, designing & construction of high voltage and medium voltage substations and equipment, including HV gen-ties and MV collector systems for various renewable energy generation technologies and data centers.

- Work with the development, pre-construction and transmission teams in the early stages of the project to perform high-level evaluation of projects including substation single-line designs and equipment sizing, etc.

- Support Development and Interconnection teams in the review of interconnection applications and support technical submittals in to ensure the HV/MV preliminary design meets RTUs/utilities requirements.

- Work with local utilities to ensure grid code compliance and coordinate on various tests and project milestones necessary to bring the project online.

- Specify, evaluate, and size MPT/GSU and other major equipment and work with procurement to execute Energy Supply Agreements (ESA) and place orders based on project needs and equipment lead times.

- Review and track the standards and specifications of the interconnection transmission owner for each project and develop and maintain standards and scope of work for high voltage equipment and EPC contracting.

- Review reactive power compensation studies, ampacity studies, short circuit current studies, power flow, and other relevant studies.

- Develop and review relay protection settings.

- Manage outside engineering firms and utilities on design and project-specific requirements, ensuring we meet deadlines and project milestones

- Review EPC’s design submittals and provide timely responses and guidance as necessary.

- Manage third party engineering consultants, Independent Engineers, and other related parties in support of project schedules, risk mitigation, and budgets.

- Support the Project Execution team during construction and commissioning phases to ensure project execution aligns with the engineering requirements defined in the Scope of Work and Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.

- Manage and oversee engineering deliverables across all design stages, providing technical guidance, reviews, and consolidated comments to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.

- Support the Owner’s Engineer (OE) and Independent Engineer (IE) throughout various project phases by addressing technical inquiries, coordinating engineering responses, and facilitating design alignment.

- Support the Development team in the technical sizing and optimization of solar PV, BESS, and wind projects using industry-standard engineering software, modeling tools, and analytical methods.

- Develop preliminary (10%) engineering designs for solar, BESS, and wind projects and provide ongoing engineering support during early-stage project development and feasibility assessments.

- Other duties assigned as required to support ongoing needs of the team and organizational goals.

The expected travel for this position is approximately 25% and may fluctuate based on Company and project needs. Job responsibilities may evolve based on Company needs and individual career growth

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering

- Minimum of 4 years' experience in HV and MV engineering, design, and commissioning for utility-scale renewable power plants

- Previous experience with reactive power compensation studies, ampacity studies, short circuit current studies, power flow, and other relevant studies.

- Prior experience working with transmission lines design and construction (115kV and above)

- Knowledge of concentric induced voltage studies and grounding studies.

- Knowledge of DC side of PV plants is a plus.

- Working experience in developing and reviewing electrical drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.

- Energy storage experience is desirable but not required

- Data Centers experience is desirable but not required

- Current authorization to live and work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics:

- Highly analytical and intellectually curious; driven to solve complex problems

- Self-motivated with a personal drive to succeed; able to work well independently

- Collaborative and capable of working across a geographically dispersed team

- Passion and excitement for the renewable energy sector

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Highly organized and detail-oriented with exceptional project management skills

Additional Details:

Swift Current provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package for full-time employees. Benefits include Company-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off and a 401K match. We also provide voluntary benefits including pre-tax programs such as commuter and transit, and Dependent Care and Health Savings Accounts. Employees may also participate in additional coverage such as Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.