Electrical Engineer
On-site · Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Engineer at Onward Energy responsible for providing operations engineering support across solar, wind, and thermal assets. Responsibilities include event diagnosis and restoration, system protection and relay settings optimization, arc-flash and electrical safety analysis, maintenance and reliability planning, and regulatory/NERC compliance studies. The role involves on-site support during outages, collaboration with contractors and cross-functional teams, and contributing to development and M&A activities. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of related experience in power generation/transmission/distribution (renewables preferred), experience with ETAP/SKM/EasyPower, knowledge of protective relaying and NERC standards, strong analytical and communication skills, and a valid U.S. driver's license. PE license is preferred; otherwise 5 years of practicing-engineer experience acceptable. The role reports to the Manager of Electrical Engineering and requires full-time work authorization in the United States.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution; utility-scale and renewable generation experience preferred
- Experience executing power system studies (short circuit, load flow, coordination, arc flash) using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, or similar modeling software
- Knowledge of protective relaying, including settings development and review, and familiarity with relay configuration and event record analysis
- Strong working knowledge of NERC reliability standards relevant to generation, including PRC, MOD, and FAC families of standards
- Experience supporting NERC audits, self-certifications, RFIs, and periodic data submittals
- Extensive knowledge of major power plant electrical equipment, controls, and protection systems
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Self-starter able to make decisions and take action without specific direction
- Effective time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable MVR history
- PE license is preferred; in lieu of a PE license, a minimum of five years of experience as a practicing engineer
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