Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled High Voltage and Substation Engineer to design, develop, and oversee high-voltage systems and substation projects, with a focus on supporting renewable energy integration. The ideal candidate will have expertise in high-voltage equipment, substation design, and grid interconnection, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Substation Design: Develop detailed designs for high-voltage substations, including layouts, equipment specifications, and single-line diagrams, using tools like AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.</li> <li>High-Voltage Systems: Design and analyze high-voltage transmission and distribution systems (69kV and above), ensuring compliance with industry standards and grid requirements.</li> <li>Grid Interconnection: Coordinate with utilities and grid operators to design and implement interconnection solutions for renewable energy projects, ensuring seamless integration.</li> <li>Equipment Specification: Select and specify high-voltage equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays, ensuring compatibility and performance.</li> <li>Technical Analysis: Perform power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination, using software like ETAP, PSS/E, or SKM.</li> <li>Project Oversight: Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing of substations and high-voltage systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications.</li> <li>Permitting and Compliance: Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEC, IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific standards.</li> <li>Collaboration: Work with project managers, civil engineers, and other stakeholders to align high-voltage designs with project goals and timelines.</li> <li>Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems, identifying and resolving operational issues.</li> <li>Documentation: Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for stakeholders, including project updates and as-built records.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering</li> <li>Experience:</li> <ul> <li>3-7 years of experience in high-voltage engineering, substation design, or power systems, preferably with renewable energy integration.</li> <li>Experience with grid interconnection for solar or energy storage projects.</li> </ul> <li>Technical Skills:</li> <ul> <li>Proficiency in design and analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E, SKM).</li> <li>Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment, protective relaying, and power system protection.</li> <li>Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards.</li> </ul> <li>Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license </li> <li>Soft Skills:</li> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.</li> <li>Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and quality.</li> </ul> <li>Other Requirements:</li> <ul> <li>Ability to travel to project sites as needed.</li> <li>Valid driver’s license.</li> </ul></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly solar.</li> <li>Knowledge of SCADA systems and substation automation.</li> <li>Familiarity with energy storage systems and their integration into high-voltage infrastructure.</li></ul>

SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated Solar Developer that controls all stages of a solar project in-house from land acquisition, permitting, design, engineering, and construction to operations and maintenance. This model creates significant pricing and term flexibility, ensuring the best price for the corporate, institutional and utility partners. As experts in utility-scale Corporate and Institutional Development Projects, SunEnergy1 has a proven track record assembling customers and structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the development of large-scale solar facilities. SunEnergy1 is committed to the communities within which we operate, helping to support through sustainable development and employment opportunities to thousands of families. We believe this support will create a positive lasting impact on each community.

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