Electrical Design Engineer

EDP Renewables • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. What you will do Role Overview: The Electrical Design Engineer is involved in all aspects of electrical design for solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage, and wind projects both distributed and utility scale generation. The role includes a wide variety of diverse assignments such as due diligence, sitings, feasibility studies, new technology evaluations, project proposal evaluations, conceptual designs, detailed designs, design reviews, performance estimates, and cost estimates. The position requires working on conceptual and detailed designs, procurement specifications, design reviews, review of submittals and RFIs during construction, and providing owner’s engineering support. The primary focus will be on medium and low voltage power distribution systems and electrical infrastructures such as modules, batteries, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers, collection systems, switchgears, and SCADA system. Design optimization for cost reduction and performance increase is also required. Additionally, you will promote environmental stewardship and a health and safety-focused culture within the Engineering group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• Engineer in Training (EIT) is required
• 0-3 years of design and engineering experience is required
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Knowledge of medium voltage collection system, high-voltage substation equipment, underground distribution, power system dynamics, Interconnection Requests, , lightning protection, grounding grids , and relevant codes (NEC, IEEE, NESC, ANSI).
• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong level of initiative and ability to work with limited supervision
• Strong organizational commitment and high attention to detail
• Strong leadership and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide engineering study support on multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to plan, schedule, track, and monitor project progress
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to work successfully with a team daily in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed
• Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while on project sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
• Ability to walk several miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on project sites

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure is preferred, in any state
• Renewable Energy experience is preferred
• Experience with equipment such as MV cables, inverters, PV modules, wind turbines, or BESS is preferred
• Experience with power system and modeling software, such as ETAP, PSCAD, PSS(R)E, PVsyst, or equivalent, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all stages of electrical design, including layout, collection systems, civil interfaces, interconnection studies, and agreements.
• Manage and review engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to industry and EDPR standards.
• Prepare and interpret technical plans, specifications, and calculations.
• Lead or participate in project meetings, track RFIs/submittals, and ensure “As-Built” documentation accuracy.
• Maintain and update scopes of work, design guides, specifications, budgets, schedules, and lessons learned.
• Oversee engineering schedules, invoices, RFP processes, and Independent Engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with Operations and Asset Management to integrate operational feedback into designs.
• Engage with utilities/ISOs and support FERC/NERC compliance activities.
• Provide input for optimizing Balance of Plant electrical CAPEX.
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level