Atwell is Hiring a Wind Collection Engineer Near Southfield, MI
Qualifications
Six plus years of relevant experience in the design of medium voltage collection systems for renewable energy projects or underground medium voltage power distribution networks.
Strong proficiency in the use of software for underground thermal analysis of electrical conductors
Strong proficiency in an electrical power system analysis tool such as ETAP or similar for performing short circuit, load flow, harmonics and arc flash analysis
Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
Professional Engineer (PE) highly preferred
Experience with and knowledge of NERC and ERCOT requirements and compliance studies for renewable generation facilities highly preferred
Responsibilities
Provides leadership, quality assurance, and technical management for all aspects of design for medium voltage collection systems including the following:
Power cable routing, construction drawings and details
Electrical loss analysis of conductors and transformers
Code-related calculations and analysis
Short circuit analysis
Load flow and reactive power analysis
Arc flash analysis
Review of utility scale renewable energy project interconnection requirements
Assist project managers with technical leadership and development of detailed design projects to ensure that project scope and schedule are being met to a high degree of quality. This would include occasional interfacing with clients to provide expertise and advice where needed.
Ability to work closely with internal and external civil engineering, structural engineering, and environmental staff to produce a well-coordinated and constructable design