Electrical Engineer

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.   LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.  Company Overview:   This position provides electrical engineering (P2) support on issues in the Leeward portfolio of operating projects with the primary responsibility of providing solutions to improve overall   wind   and solar   plant s   operating reliability and safety. The goals of this position are to manage and resolve critical electrical system issues that meet company guidelines for safety and compliance.  The position requires the ability to manage complex and time sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with the engineering and operations teams.   Essential Functions:   Provide engineering support to optimize electrical equipment safety and reliability   Identify, review and diagnose problems impacting electrical system reliability and performance by analysing data and performance, troubleshooting, and equipment inspections    Manage substation and collection short ter m and long term maintenance programs   Manages   substation   relays including programming, backup files, remote support and operational analysis   Support operating facilities with electrical troubleshooting, including review of digital fault records, relays, and other operational data for electrical tripping events and mis-operations.   Assist with maintaining and improving Leeward electrical system specifications for new and operating plants   Analyzes, summarizes and communicates findings regularly with Leeward management team   Qualifications :   Familiarity with   HV Substation   protection and control; HV Substation designed is preferred   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams and other common specifications     Ability to work in Extra High Voltage Substations, with exposure to high electric and magnetic fields   Ability to perform short circuit, load flow, protection system coordination, and arc flash experience is a plus   Familiarity with latest versions of the following Code/Standards   NFPA 70E   NFPA 70B   NESC   NEC   OSHA (1910.300, 1910.269)   PE Registration   Preferred   or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment   Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers    Ability to remain focused…