Electrical Power Systems Engineer

About Longroad Energy

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Electrical Power Systems Engineer will work with a team of engineers, asset managers and operations experts to ensure wind, solar and battery energy storage facilities are operated in a safe, reliable and economic manner. 

The Electrical Power Systems Engineer will manage return to service troubleshooting, performance improvement initiatives, retrofit projects, reliability improvement projects, root cause analysis and major repairs of electrical equipment in coordination with on and offsite support. In addition to working with electrical equipment in operation, the Power System Engineer will be responsible for ensuring new projects and acquisitions are operationally ready by coordinating with design and construction engineers.

Responsibilities 

• Lead for all power systems technical support for operating wind, solar and battery storage projects.
• Advise on controls, SCADA, facility metering, NERC requirements, wind turbine, battery storage and solar project performance issues.
• Act as the primary power systems liaison between construction and operations on new project hand over.
• Prepare documentation and training programs to share knowledge with field engineering and operations teams. 
• Establish and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external contractors and service providers to perform inspections, troubleshooting and repair work. 
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot and safely return equipment to service after forced and planned outages.
• Lead root cause analysis and remediation plans for defective equipment, including efforts to improve the design of under-performing equipment.
• Provide technical leadership in electrical system maintenance and evaluation.
• Review, manage and approve of proposed changes to power system protection equipment.
• Coordinate operation, maintenance, and repair activities to optimize safety and reliability. 
• Responsible for evaluating project acquisition opportunities, with a focus on safety, reliability, cost, and energy generation.
• Evaluate asset end-of-life and repower opportunities. 
• Analyze project performance of wind, solar and battery storage projects to identify and implement safety and performance improvement opportunities.
• Review emergent site issues in an effective means to aid in returning equipment to service. 

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE in power systems from an accredited university.
• 2 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering, and operations.
• Experience with substation and transmission troubleshooting
• Experience reviewing and understanding events created by protection system relays, including providing guidance to field crews on causes and authorizing return to service.
• Understanding of overhead or underground collection systems.
• Familiarity with NERC and FERC requirements.
• Candidates must be available and willing to travel up to 30% of the time for periods of up to a week at a time.
• Candidates must be available for remote troubleshooting and technical support outside of normal work hours.
• Ability to understand and work within project and department budgets.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE in power systems from an accredited university.
• Experience with power purchase contracts, electric power system regulatory compliance and market structure.
• Understanding of SCADA system requirements, design, implementation and operation.
• Utility scale generation interconnection experience including process, requirements and implementation.

Characteristics Necessary for Success 

• Personal accountability and integrity.
• Ability to make informed decisions in a quick and nimble fashion.
• Comfortable with a work environment that is fast paced and changes quickly.
• Ability to work within a team with a positive attitude.
• Enthusiastic about the renewable energy industry.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.  
 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment. 

Longroad Energy Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.
 

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.