Sr. HV Substation Engineer – Principal/Team Manager – Level 5

Description

Title: Sr. HV Substation Engineer – Principal / Team Manager – Level 5

Department: Engineering

Location: Irvine, CA

Supervisor: Director of SME

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Status: Hybrid

SR. HV SUBSTATION ENGINEER – PRINCIPAL / TEAM MANAGER – LEVEL 5

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing util-

ity-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project de-

velopment, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and

BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing

the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers

can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a

more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, De-

velopment, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups

such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures

that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-

dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply

chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which

stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in

photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-

quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive

HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella

of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomer-

ates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Sr. HV Substation Engineer – Principal / Team Manager – Level 5 will provide engineering sup-

port to the E&C team and is responsible for leading all stages of project substation design across

multiple projects. This position reports to the Director of SME, or another management personnel

that the President of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but

will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working

hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Oversee the completion of IFC designs across substation disciplines: physical, protection &

control, studies, relay settings, SCADA, civil, and structural.

Maintains the ability to stamp IFC substation designs with an applicable Professional Engi-

neering License.

Develop and review design deliverables (single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, layouts,

bills of material, etc.) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards.

Perform engineering studies and calculations (short-circuit analysis, load flow, relay set-

tings, grounding, harmonics, etc.) to ensure reliable, efficient substation operations.

Coordinate with substation designers and drafters to translate engineering requirements

into construction-ready drawings.

Review vendor drawings and specs, ensuring proper equipment selection (transformers,

breakers, relays, etc.).

Stay current with evolving standards, implementing best practices for safety, reliability, and

cost-effectiveness.

GENEAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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Regular attendance, in accordance with the company’s attendance policy and supervisory

assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

Sustain excellent relationships with clients on behalf of the company

Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics within the organization

Commit to continuous learning to stay updated with current issues

Participate in safety training sessions and adheres to safety rules and guidelines

Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards

Assist with technical training for team members and new employees

Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and

engineering quality

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Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example”

approach

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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A degree in electrical engineering, or applicable engineering discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in the power industry (specific

to HV substation design)

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Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading a team and/or serving as a subject

matter expert, influencing strategy, and guiding engineering practices.

Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills

Professional Engineering License

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EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8

hours in a day

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Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10

pounds

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Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular

basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange ac-

curate information in these situations

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Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office ob-

jects near and far

Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Regular professional, office business setting

Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital

status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected

by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,

including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be com-

prehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and

responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work

environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha

Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate

in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive o ther

benefits and pr ivileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-

usa@qcells.com .

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-

will employment opportunity.

I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these re-

sponsibilities and required qualifications.

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