HV Engineering Lead

EDP Renewables-posted about 13 hours ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Houston, TX

251-500 employees

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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. The High Voltage Engineering Lead will provide support to HV Operations Team in the areas of ongoing maintenance activities and projects, integration of new facilities, betterment project development and interdepartmental communication. The HV Engineer will also serve, in conjunction with other High Voltage Operations staff and the Electrical Engineers in Houston, as the Company’s subject matter expert on essentially all HV issues.

Provide electrical, high-voltage, collection system, and substation support to operating renewable generation facilities which includes intermittent on-call support
Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review processes including review of collection system, substation, and transmission line designs
Support new project commissioning, documentation support, and assist with project energization
Review and continuously improve commissioning, maintenance, and standard operating procedures
Review maintenance records and recommend corrective actions to ensure reliability and compliance with the applicable NERC standards
Develop, review, and maintain work instructions for reactive and preventive maintenance activities
Develop and maintain electrical troubleshooting guides for intelligent electronic device (IED) training
Conduct event analysis of protection system operations to determine misoperation status in support of meeting FERC or NERC requirements. This includes the development, testing, and implementation of corrective operational plans for protection system misoperations
Develop and submit NERC MIDAS reports
Develop structured feedback sessions for all lessons learned with project team to include misoperations, root cause analysis, and safety related events
Review and maintain IED settings repository
Review and update project documentation
Responsible to for maintaining compliance of NERC standards PRC-027 and validating and/or updating arc flash studies
Develop and implement site betterment projects including preparation of scope documents, exhibits, budgets, schedules, and requests for proposals
Interact closely with internal teams to ensure that project needs and objectives are met
Lead or participate to project meetings and conference calls
Evaluate and provide feedback on project plans, specifications, drawings, and documentation pertaining to renewable energy generation facilities.
Participate in due-diligence review of renewable generation facility electrical designs
Assist with updating of project documents that are NERC-related and act as subject matter expert during internal and external audits
Perform additional duties as required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience
5+ years of relevant technical experience
Expert knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substation electrical equipment including relay protection systems, collection systems, transmission designs, and operations
Experience with power generation or distribution event analysis preferred
Experience with establishing HV field service preferred
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project software suites, and SEL Equipment
Experience with substation relay and protection system testing and troubleshooting
Experience with LOTO and OTO procedures
Familiarity with the operation of capacitor banks, transformer load tap changers, circuit breakers, and motor/manually operated air disconnect switches
Ability to write operating procedures and strong problem-solving ability
Ability to apply pertinent industry standards and codes including Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task in a complex and dynamic environment
Ability to perform basic electrical mathematical calculations
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction including one-line, three-line, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of the time
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies as needed

Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products.
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise.

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

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