Electrical Engineer

Brookfield Renewable U.S.•Lewiston, ME

55d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Electrical Engineer-New England Operations Work Location: Lewiston, ME, Skowhegan, ME Reporting to the Sr. Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Engineer will plan, troubleshoot, organize, and direct electrical engineering activities to update and optimize hydropower facilities throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

Requirements

Familiarity with power generation equipment including transformers, generators, AC and DC control systems, relay protection and power distribution systems including high and low voltage distribution, up to 115kV.
Must have strong knowledge of PLC systems and demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and maintaining automated electrical control systems.
Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and manage concurrent projects
Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to view tasks logically, break them down into essential requirements, and generate a solution to meet the project goals.
A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.
Be available for calls outside normal working hours to aid in problem solving
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering.
Core knowledge of construction techniques, construction/project management, and basic contract administration.
Familiarity with National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code and NFPA 70E Standards
Ability to travel within Northern New England
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineers license not required but is desirable

Responsibilities

Assist operations and compliance staff to ensure NERC, ISO-NE, FERC, utility and NPCC regulatory compliance.
Provide operations staff with electrical safety training and act as subject matter expert for LOTO, arc flash analysis and identifying electrical safe work practices required for compliance with OSHA standards.
Perform Arc Flash Studies
Provide support to operational staff to improve reliability and performance. Support will involve troubleshooting of equipment and determination of failures.
Manage external engineering resources.
Work with the interconnecting utility to determine root cause for system faults or disturbances.
Provide field inspections to ensure that work is performed in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes.
Recommend corrective courses of actions to management as issues arise.
Prepare tendering documents, reviews, and comments on bid packages to ensure design adequacy, electrical code compliance and constructability.
Update electrical drawings
Apply the Brookfield HSSE policies and procedures to all projects. Manage contracted work within the requirements.
Provide cost control and monthly spending forecasts on assigned projects.
Ensure engineering records are accurate, properly updated and stored for future reference.
Review and analyze preventative maintenance program, reports and test results to plan and prioritize budgeted work for implementation. Provide input in capital and operation expense budgeting.
Assist with the design, specification, cost, construction, and commissioning of capital improvement projects relating to electrical power generation and electrical distribution up to 115KV.