Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer
$102,000–$150,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Maintain project-specific electrical studies, equipment specifications, and as-built drawings for collection systems, substations, and transmission networks. Analyze electrical protection events with Operations and SCADA teams to ensure system reliability, while reviewing maintenance records to recommend improvements. Conduct field inspections, perform QA/QC on electrical work, and develop engineering procedures and safety documentation. Support compliance initiatives including Arc Flash studies, NERC, FERC, and IEEE standards, and model systems using PSS®E, PSCAD, TSAT, or ETAP. Provide engineering support for interconnection studies, capital improvement projects, and vendor selection, ensuring all deliverables meet applicable codes and permits. This role supports TerraForm Power's renewable energy portfolio across wind and solar assets, working closely with Operations, Development, and third-party partners to optimize generation and reduce operating risk.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Typically 5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting power systems, substations, transmission, or renewable energy facilities
- Working knowledge of renewable generation technologies
- Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NERC and FERC requirements
- Experience with protection systems, relays, power studies, and electrical system modeling
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple engineering assignments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience supporting utility-scale renewable generation or transmission systems
- Advanced expertise in electrical system design, protection coordination, transmission systems, substations, and grid integration
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering initiatives across multiple sites
- Strong understanding of NERC, FERC, IEEE, ANSI and utility interconnection requirements
- Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering standards
- Proven ability to influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
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