Senior Engineer - Renewables

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Senior Engineer performs advanced technical and engineering problem-solving in support of power plant operations and is responsible for technical decisions. The role requires excellent knowledge of its engineering discipline and practical application, as well as detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. The engineer provides remote technical support for equipment failures, reviews root-cause investigations, coordinates corrective actions with site teams, OEMs, and contractors, and develops and implements engineering analyses, activities, and programs. The role also involves resolving equipment and system problems, managing engineering tasks and issues, conducting technical research and analysis, and recommending equipment and approaches to improve performance, reduce costs, address design or material flaws, and comply with codes and regulations. The engineer completes skills and knowledge development training and assists or mentors junior engineers. Other assignments may include department coverage, call-outs, and support for outage activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering in Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical engineering.
At least 5 years of technical or related engineering experience.
Maintain minimum access requirements, as applicable, and pass favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency leading cross-functional initiatives at an asset or plant.
Familiarity with electrical protection and controls, SCADA, plant controls/PPC, and utility/grid interconnection requirements.
Knowledge of applicable IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and NERC standards.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to oversee multiple operating sites and technical issues simultaneously.
Strong working knowledge of solar PV and battery energy storage technologies, including inverters, PCS, BMS, medium-voltage collection systems, transformers, switchgear, and substation equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide remote technical support, troubleshoot equipment failures, review root-cause investigations, and coordinate corrective actions with site teams, OEMs, and contractors.
Develop, manage, and implement engineering analyses, activities, and programs.
Provide technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
Manage engineering issues through completion.
Perform engineering tasks as assigned by supervision, applying engineering principles.
Ensure work is accurate, complete, and timely; maintain proper configuration management and use standard design criteria, practices, procedures, and codes in plans and specifications.
Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of technical projects and programs.
Recommend equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify construction, reduce costs, correct design or material flaws, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
Complete assigned skills and knowledge development training to broaden and deepen knowledge in selected areas.
Assist and mentor junior engineers on technical issues.
Perform other assignments and duties pursuant to company policy or management direction, including department coverage, call-outs, and outage support.