ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer, HV/Substation role will provide performance analysis, design expertise, and independent engineering due diligence on the high-voltage substation, gen-tie, and balance of plant deliverables for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects during the development, design, construction, and operation phases. You will partner with internal and external contacts to be a subject matter expert on technical matters relating to, but not limited to, substation and gen-tie design, HV/MV equipment, and supporting electrical balance of plant systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend equipment and design specifications to external suppliers and internal Supply Chain partners based on technical design of the project.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) and bank due diligence including providing key engineering project documents, answering Q/A logs and reviewing IE reports.   
• Provide Owner Engineering review and approval for projects in all stages of design.
• Evaluate new technologies and design methodologies applicable to PV and energy storage projects. 
• Provide technical review, input, and risk assessment for key contracts and agreements including Interconnection, Equipment Procurement, Power Purchase, EPC, and O&M.
• Coordinate review of pre-construction and construction phase design and engineering activities including, but not limited to detail design packages, power system studies, equipment vendor documents, etc.
• Direct coordination with interconnection providers to design substation and gen-tie per transmission operator requirement.
• Support construction team during commissioning by reviewing apparatus testing and coordinating testing with utility and ISO.
• Support internal solar and storage project teams.
• Ensure applicable codes, design standards, and technical requirements are met throughout the engineering, procurement and construction process.
• Create conceptual system design and site layouts.
• Drive technical specifications and evaluate scope of work for engineering design contracts, while also providing detailed oversight and support of contractors and providing technical review of contractor-supplied deliverables.
• Perform value engineering analysis of design alternatives based on impact on financial returns and assessed risk.
• Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in high-voltage and/or substation engineering.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
• Skills/Attributes:
  • Subject matter expert in specific types of equipment and understanding technical specs associated with advantages and risks of using a product.
  • Proficient in reviewing protection and control and physical design for substation, including one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematic , wiring diagrams, SCADA communication specifications, layout drawings.
  • Proficient in reading control and physical schematics for HV breakers, Main Power Transformer, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of power system modeling, such as load flow, insulation coordination, grounding, arc-flash, TOV, harmonics, etc.
  • Basic understanding of grid integration requirements for renewables.
  • Basic understanding of SCADA controls and architecture.
  • Ability to review and understand SOW in engineering contracts and foundational understanding of other foundational external project documents.
  • Ability to understand applicable codes, design standards, and technical requirements
  • Proven experience reviewing and influencing the project schedule, including design reviews, constructability, and value engineering.
  • Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel: 15-25%

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.