POSITION: Substation Electrical Engineer (Operations) - Entry Level
Department: Engineering
Location: Dallas (TX) – United States (Hybrid)
Company Overview:
The role of this position is to offer Electrical Engineering support for the Leeward portfolio of operating plants' operations projects. The main responsibility is to develop solutions that enhance the overall safety and reliability of wind and solar plants. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager - Electrical. The primary objectives are to lead, design, schedule, and address critical issues related to the operations project, while ensuring that the company guidelines for improving operations reliability are met.
Managing complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment is an essential requirement for this position. Additionally, effective communication with both the engineering and operations teams is crucial for successful completion of the assigned projects.
Essential Functions:
•Provide engineering support to improve the safety and reliability of HV substations.
•Analyze protective relay and equipment data, troubleshoot and inspect equipment to identify, review and diagnose problems that affect the performance and reliability of the electrical system.
•Lead operation substation improvement projects and liaise with contractors and operation plant managers.
•Regularly analyze, summarize, and communicate findings to the Leeward management team.
Qualifications:
•Familiarity with HV Substation (115 kV though 525 kV) is a plus.
•Fundamental knowledge of Power System and Electrical Protection.
•Ability to site visit High Voltage Substations.
•Passed FE Exam or willing to take it within a year.
•Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.
•Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.
•Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
•Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license.
Educational Requirements:
•4-Year Bachelors Electrical Engineering Degree.
•Master Engineering degree is a plus.
Benefits:
•Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
•Life insurance, short-time and long-term disabilities, and AD&D
Physical Demands:
•Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information.
•Willingness and ability to travel at least 15%
LEEWARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
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Ability to Commute:
•Dallas, TX 75206 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Dallas, TX 75206: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75206