Substation Engineer

Leeward Renewable Energy (Leeward, LRE or the Company) is a high-growth renewable energy asset owner, operator and development company headquartered in Dallas Texas. Leeward currently owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states, totaling more than 2,300 MW of installed capacity and is actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with ~20 GW of projects under development spanning over 100 projects. With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects by the end of 2023. Leeward is a portfolio company OMERS, one of Canada's Largest pension plans with over C$121 billion in assets. POSITION: Substation Engineer Department: Engineering Location: Dallas Status: Exempt The role of this position is to offer electrical engineering support for the Leeward portfolio of operating plants' operations projects. The main responsibility is to develop solutions that enhance the overall safety and reliability of wind and solar plants. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The primary objectives are to lead, design, schedule, and address critical issues related to the operations project, while ensuring that the company guidelines for improving operations reliability are met. Managing complex and time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment is an essential requirement for this position. Additionally, effective communication with both the engineering and operations teams is crucial for successful completion of the assigned projects. Essential Functions: Provide engineering support to improve the safety and reliability of electrical equipment. Analyze data, troubleshoot and inspect equipment to identify, review and diagnose problems that affect the performance and reliability of the electrical system. Develop a preliminary design for assigned projects and create a scope of work document for project bidding. (Having Substation Engineering Design Experience is crucial for this role). Evaluate technical contractors' proposals and participate in technical review meetings to discuss project approach. Review contractor's design submittals. Manage projects schedule throughout their lifecycle. Coordinate operation substation improvement projects and liaise with contractors and operation plant managers. Offer electrical troubleshooting support to operating facilities. Regularly analyze, summarize, and communicate findings to the Leeward management team. Qualifications: Familiarity with HV Substation systems and equipment (115 kV though 525 kV); HV Substation design engineer is preferred. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection system, wiring diagrams and other common specifications. Ability to site visit High Voltage Substations. PE Registration is preferred or ability to obtain within 3 years of employment. 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. Educational Requirements: 4-Year Bachelors Electrical Engineering Degree. Master Engineering degree is a plus. Preferred Work Experience: 7 or more years of highly relevant technical experience. Physical Demands: Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information. Willingness and ability to travel at least 15% 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. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.