Sr. HV Transmission Engineer – Level 5

Description

Title: Sr. HV Transmission 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 TRANSMISSION ENGINEER – PRINCIPAL / TEAM MANAGER – LEVEL 5

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, 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, Development, 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 conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Sr. HV Transmission Engineer – Principal / Team Manager – Level 5 will lead the design and analysis of high-voltage transmission lines from 4.16kV to 525kV. As a Transmission Line Design leader, you will be responsible for developing innovative and efficient solutions that ensure safe and reliable electricity transport across vast distances. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our energy infrastructure and delivering sustainable power solutions. 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 [VN1] [VB2] 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

Lead the conceptual and detailed design of high-voltage transmission lines, considering factors such as tower configurations, conductor selection, insulation, and line hardware.

Create complete IFC designs for transmission lines, covering conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design steps, including material procurement and construction support through line energization.

Develop and review design deliverables (e.g., plan and profile drawings, structure loading tables, bills of material, etc.) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards.

Utilize engineering software and tools to perform load flow analysis, voltage drop calculations, and electromagnetic interference studies to ensure optimal design outcomes.

Perform structural analysis and simulations to ensure the stability and resilience of transmission line structures, including lattice towers, monopoles, and foundations.

Evaluate the impact of wind, ice, seismic events, and other external factors on the performance of transmission line systems.

Manage scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting of transmission line projects and proposals to ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Lead engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff to translate technical requirements into construction-ready drawings and documentation.

Prepare comprehensive technical specifications, design drawings, and reports that document the transmission line design process, calculations, assumptions, and recommendations.

Review vendor drawings, specs, and proposals, ensuring proper equipment and materials (poles, towers, conductors, insulators, etc.) are selected.

Ensure that all transmission line designs adhere to industry codes, standards, and regulations, including NESC, IEEE, IEC, and regional grid codes.

Stay current with evolving industry standards and best practices, implementing innovations that enhance project delivery, safety, and reliability.

Provide technical support during the construction phase, including responding to queries, reviewing contractor submissions, and conducting site visits as needed.

Stay up to date with the latest developments in transmission line design, structural engineering, and renewable energy technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or an acceptable combination of education and experience).

Minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience in the power industry, specific to transmission line projects.

Advanced knowledge of transmission engineering principles, with expertise in applicable codes, standards, and design tools (e.g., PLS-CADD).

Ability to direct and oversee multiple technical disciplines, coordinating design teams, schedules, and budgets.

Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills

Professional Engineering (PE) license.

GENEAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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

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 accurate information in these situations

Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

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

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 comprehensive 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 other benefits and privileges 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 responsibilities and required qualifications.

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[VN1] Consider changing this to "may" instead of "will" in case there are roles in which we require employees to report into the office everyday.

[VB2] @Vivian Nguyen - I added In Office to this Job Description (as may implies that we are flexible which we are not allowed to be flexible as per RTO).

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