Project Engineer, High-Voltage/Substation

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you'll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer, HV/Substation role will provide performance analysis, design expertise, and independent engineering due diligence on the high-voltage substation, gen-tie, and balance of plant deliverables for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during the development, design, construction, and operation phases. You will partner with internal and external contacts to be a subject matter expert on technical matters relating to, but not limited to, substation and gen-tie design, HV/MV equipment, and supporting electrical balance of plant systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to external suppliers and internal Supply Chain partners based on technical design of the project.

- Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) and bank due diligence including providing key engineering project documents, answering Q/A logs and reviewing IE reports.

- Provide Owner Engineering review and approval for projects in all stages of design.

- Evaluate new technologies and design methodologies applicable to PV and energy storage projects.

- Provide technical review, input, and risk assessment for key contracts and agreements including Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O&M.

- Coordinate review of pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering activities including, but not limited to detail design packages, power system studies, equipment vendor documents, etc.

- Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design substation and gen-tie per transmission operator requirement.

- Support construction team during commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.

- Support internal solar and storage project teams.

- Ensure applicable codes, design standards, and technical requirements are met throughout the engineering, procurement and construction process.

- Create conceptual system design and site layouts.

- Drive technical specifications and evaluate scope of work for engineering design contracts, while also providing detailed oversight and support of contractors and providing technical review of contractor-supplied deliverables.

- Perform value engineering analysis of design alternatives based on impact on financial returns and assessed risk.

- Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.

- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.

- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

- Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.

- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-voltage and/or substation engineering.

- Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.

- Skills/Attributes:

- Subject matter expert in specific types of equipment and understanding technical specs associated with advantages and risks of using a product.

- Proficient in reviewing protection and control and physical design for substation, including one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematic , wiring diagrams, SCADA communication specifications, layout drawings.

- Proficient in reading control and physical schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformer, 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.

- Basic understanding of SCADA controls and architecture.

- Ability to review and understand SOW in engineering contracts and foundational understanding of other foundational external project documents.

- Ability to understand applicable codes, design standards, and technical requirements

- Proven experience reviewing and influencing the project schedule, including design reviews, constructability, and value engineering.

- Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.

- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Travel: 15-25%

BENEFITS

- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.

- Hybrid Work Environment

- HSA and FSA Plans Available

- Employee Assistance Program

- Retirement Plan with Employer Match

- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D

- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)

- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

- Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera, LLC, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.