Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

TerraForm Power•New York, NY

17h•$102,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its renewable energy portfolio. Depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, this position may be filled at either the Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level. The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering expertise across TerraForm Power's wind and solar assets, supporting operations, compliance, reliability, asset optimization, and development initiatives. This role works closely with Operations, SCADA, Development, Engineering, OEMs, consultants, and third-party partners to ensure electrical systems perform safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Working knowledge of renewable generation technologies.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NERC and FERC requirements.
Experience with protection systems, relays, power studies, and electrical system modeling.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple engineering assignments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Typically 5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting power systems, substations, transmission, or renewable energy facilities (for Electrical Engineer level).
Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience supporting utility-scale renewable generation or transmission systems (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Advanced expertise in electrical system design, protection coordination, transmission systems, substations, and grid integration (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering initiatives across multiple sites (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Strong understanding of NERC, FERC, IEEE, ANSI and utility interconnection requirements (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering standards (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Proven ability to influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills (for Senior Electrical Engineer level).

Responsibilities

Maintain project-specific electrical studies, equipment specifications, as-built drawings, and engineering documentation for collection systems, substations, and asset-owned transmission systems.
Analyze electrical protection events in collaboration with Operations and SCADA teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
Review substation preventive and corrective maintenance records and recommend improvements.
Conduct field inspections and perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of electrical maintenance and repair work.
Review electrical studies, drawings, agreements, and technical documentation for system modifications.
Develop and maintain electrical work instructions, engineering procedures, and safety documentation.
Support key compliance initiatives including Arc Flash studies, NERC standards, FERC requirements, and other applicable industry regulations.
Develop or coordinate electrical system models using software such as PSS®E, PSCAD, TSAT, or ETAP.
Evaluate new regulatory requirements affecting grid performance and reliability and support implementation planning.
Provide engineering support to Development for interconnection studies, electrical balance of plant design, and system integration.
Support engineering design, procurement, commissioning, and execution of capital improvement projects.
Assist with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance program development.
Recommend technologies and engineering improvements that enhance reliability, reduce operating risk, and optimize generation.
Support technical evaluations, RFPs, contract reviews, vendor selection, and project implementation.
Review engineering deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and company requirements.
Support capital planning and maintenance budgeting activities.
Promote TerraForm Power's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.