Senior Electrical Engineer

We seek a dynamic, innovation-focused Electrical Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This is a permanent, full-time hybrid position requiring approximately 4 days per week in the office. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance are available.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a critical part of the Engineering and Operations Support team, specializing in complex problem-solving and developing advanced electrical solutions for our fleet of renewable assets.

This role requires a blend of hands-on technical work and cross-functional collaboration with operations staff, other departments, suppliers, and external customers. Focus areas include substations, collector systems, and grid integration for utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Focus Areas

• Engineering Analysis & Troubleshooting:
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures/malfunctions by analyzing fault logs and test data (e.g., from SEL and GE Multiline relays).
• Apply fundamental engineering principles and operating experience to resolve equipment performance issues and inform operational decisions related to turbines, inverters, and battery storage.
• Conduct engineering studies and assignments with a focus on problem resolution within the area of expertise.
• System Integrity & Standards:
• Contribute to the development of design standards for future renewable energy plants.
• Provide essential technical assistance to operations teams concerning protection and controls across the generation fleet.
• Ensure all assets remain compliant with NERC, ISO, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Reliability & Improvement Projects:
• Identify and help implement capital improvement projects to enhance plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Support the design, operation, and maintenance of new systems while minimizing impact on existing infrastructure.
• Documentation & Communication:
• Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches for analyses of moderate scope and complexity.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and develop effective working relationships with site personnel and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and files related to engineering contract management and project history.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Contribute to team decision-making through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Adapt to changing priorities and different situations, making sound decisions that impact the team's work.
• May require supervisory functions including assisting team members and potentially supervising contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to various sites throughout the continental U.S. (short-term assignments).
• Must be able to respond to and provide support for emergency events and O&M issues during an after-hours on-call rotation.
• Utility Industry experience is preferred
• Experience with high voltage and sub-station maintenance.
• Proven understanding of transformers, HV & LV cables, Inverter Based Resources (IBR), and protective relaying (preferably SEL relays & GE "L" series relays).
• Relay Configuration & Analysis:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship (now or in the future).