Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Hybrid in Charlotte, NC (3 days in office/week)

Overview

Our client is a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in the U.S. renewable energy market, developing, owning, and operating utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects nationwide. Backed by a globally recognized renewable energy investor, the company offers employees the opportunity to work on innovative clean energy projects that support the transition to a more resilient, carbon-free electric grid.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for power system engineering activities across renewable energy projects. This individual will solve complex engineering challenges with minimal supervision, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to the design, operation, and optimization of utility-scale generation assets. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with internal stakeholders, equipment manufacturers, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex electrical engineering issues.
• Support the planning, scheduling, execution, and monitoring of engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, studies, documentation, and design packages.
• Conduct engineering studies related to transmission, distribution, and renewable energy systems.
• Develop and maintain power system models and perform electrical system analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, project management, and external vendors to support project execution.
• Support electrical system design, commissioning, maintenance, and operational improvements.
• Assist with root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support compliance with applicable industry reliability and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and effectively communicate technical findings.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license, or 6 years of relevant electrical engineering experience without a PE license.
• Strong understanding of electric power systems.
• Experience supporting utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Willingness to participate in an engineering on-call rotation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience within electric utilities, renewable energy, or power generation.
• Strong project management and technical leadership skills.
• Experience performing power system modeling and studies using tools such as:
• PSS®E
• SKM
• PSCAD
• PSLF
• ASPEN
• MathCAD
• Experience with:
• High-voltage substations
• Transformers
• HV/LV cable systems
• Inverter-based resources
• Protection and control systems
• Protective relays (SEL preferred)
• SCADA and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP, Serial)
• Experience supporting wind, solar, and battery energy storage facilities.
• Knowledge of generator owner/operator reliability standards.
• Experience performing electrical root cause analysis and corrective action development.

Location & Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule following onboarding.
• Candidates should reside within commuting distance of the assigned office.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Participation in an engineering on-call rotation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Additional Information

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.