Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a high-growth renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 31 wind, solar and energy storage facilities across the United States, totaling approximately 3 gigawatts of generating capacity. We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with about 30 GW of projects under development spanning over 125 projects. With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the next two years.
LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, a preeminent global infrastructure investor and investment arm of OMERS, one of Canadas largest defined benefit pension plans with C$127.4 billion in net assets (as at June 30, 2023).
As passionate renewable energy advocates, we take great pride in responsible development and the safe operation of our projects. We are focused on building sustainable solutions for clean, renewable energy, and we remain dedicated to empowering communities through energy independence, job creation, and lasting partnerships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for High Voltage Engineering for renewable energy plant interconnecting substations and transmission lines involving medium and high voltage (34.5 kV to 500kV) equipment.
- Prepare substation and transmission line scopes of work, specifications and other technical documentation required to support EPC RFPs and contract execution.
- Management of outside consulting engineer to support high voltage related conceptual design, studies and specifications.
- Perform owners review of EPC contractors technical deliverables related to substation and transmission lines including load flow, voltage drop, arc flash and integration of protective relay systems and controls.
- Participate in constructability reviews and analyze options to optimize cost and schedule.
- Ensure engineering work meets applicable codes, industry standards and safety practices.
- Work with EPC partners and manage consultants for substation design/construction.
- Work closely with Project Management and Construction Management to assure design is constructible and is fully integrated into the project schedule.
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.
- Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
- Experience in calculations and analysis of substation related electrical studies including voltage drop, load flow, grounding, arc flash, and short circuit studies.
- Knowledge of SKM or equivalent Software and AutoCAD preferred.
- Prior experience in developing and reviewing technical specifications and design for power plants and substations including selection of power equipment (power transformers, breakers, protection relays, battery systems, etc.)
- Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, NFPA, ANSI & IEEE codes and standards.
Educational Requirements:
- 4-Year bachelors degree in electrical engineering. PE registration preferred.
Preferred Work Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant technical experience with responsibility for High Voltage Engineering for renewable energy plant interconnecting substations and transmission lines involving medium and high voltage (34.5 kV to 500kV) equipment
Physical Demands:
- Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only authorized recruiting vendors with valid agreements in place are permitted to submit candidate information. We will not pay any fees for unsolicited resumes.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.