Senior Engineer - Renewables (Electrical)

ualifications: B

• .E. or B.Tech or M.E. or M.Tech in Electrical or Related Field K

nowledge, skills, and experience: W

• ood is looking for a dynamic individual with great communication skills, ability to develop strong relationships with internal Project Managers as well as with Customers to solve their techno-economic challenges when designing and constructing a project. T
• he ideal candidate will have diverse experience in design, construction, interconnection, and repowering of utility scale renewable energy projects, and will be eager to support growing a business with an entrepreneurial spirit and day to day team lead responsibilities (operations support management) of a high energy and nimble team. M
• inimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience with substation engineering and transmission line design. M
• inimum 3 years’ experience working with high-voltage systems. P
• rior experience in developing and reviewing equipment specifications and substation design including selection of substation equipment (power transformers, breakers, protection relays, etc.) F
• amiliarity or experience with renewable plant substation design and interconnection in CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other regions. W
• orking knowledge of NESC, NEC, ANSI & IEEE codes and other relevant industry standards. K
• nowledge of design software and power system engineering software including but not limited to ETAP, PSSE, PSCAD, Eplan, AutoCAD, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and CDEGS. E
• xperience supporting utility-scale solar and/or wind projects P
• revious experience with High Voltage in North American and familiarity with codes and compliances are required. E
• xcellent English written and verbal communication skills. D
• emonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations. I
• n-depth understanding of power system simulations, analysis and report preparation. U
• nderstanding in performing different power system studies: short circuit, load flow, static and dynamic motor starting, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonic studies and grounding studies. A
• bility to prepare high quality, concise documents to convey project progress, status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders E
• xcellent communication (written and spoken) in English, with the ability to engage and interface with stakeholders; bilingualism (or a proficiency in Spanish) a strong asset D
• emonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards, best practices and safety regulations E
• xcellent time management and organizational skills A
• flexible and proactive approach to completing work W
• illingness for occasional travel (up to 20%) P

ersonal attributes: I

• ntellectually capable, can apply maintenance theory in a practical context. P
• ursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge. D
• iligent and dependable in consistent application of established process. P
• rofessional demeanour with appropriate interpersonal skills. A
• bility to work on own initiative and provide effective trouble shooting. W
• ell organized, observant, good communication skills.

• eading and managing the review of electrical design packages on both Independent Engineering and Owner’s Engineering scopes of work. L
• eading and managing the electrical design of renewable energy projects (primarily solar projects) from preliminary design through IFC in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements. A
• ssist in performing/review of electrical power systems studies and calculation, including steady State, dynamic and transient stability studies simulations. A
• nalyse and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems of transmission and distribution system protective relay settings, transformers, faults, etc., A
• ssist in preparation of technical specifications, preliminary and detailed design of balance of plant systems, and selection of appropriate materials and equipment. A
• ssist in preparing documents for grid connection permits, approvals, and liaising with utilities and regulatory agencies. E
• nsure that designs comply with the relevant Codes, Standards, Regulations and Procedures D
• evelop protection, control, and metering system design for electrical switching substations ranging from 138kV, 240 kV and 400 kV. A
• cting as advisor and first escalation path on the electrical team’s projects, coordinating and supervising work by junior personnel, other company divisions, and subcontractors D
• evelop, grow and manage procedures and operating systems to support the efficient delivery of electrical engineering tasks to the high standards required by Wood and our clients. S
• upport business development and client engagement with a primary focus but not limited to electrical engineering scopes of work. E
• nsuring health, safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks. A
• dd value, avoid/resolve issues, mitigate risks and manage project’s finances and contracts by applying robust project management practices and experience from previous projects. C
• ontribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company. D