TEMP Electrical Engineer, Operations

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

About The Position

Pattern Energy is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Canada and Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind and transmission with limited investments in other generation technologies. The Pattern Energy team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. Pattern Energy operates in the United States, Canada, and Latin America with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Toronto, and Puerto Rico. Pattern Energy Group's corporate headquarters are in San Francisco.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is required.
At least 2 year’s experience with with an electrical utility in engineering role.
Strong technical capabilities and a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic
Ability to travel as needed (Up to 30% travel)
Advanced knowledge of medium- and high-voltage turbine and substation electrical equipment and operations; knowledge of, and ability to apply, pertinent industry standards and codes, including those of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and ANSI (American National Standards Institute); familiarity with programming and operation of microprocessor relays.
Able to quickly assess emergency situations and requirements, and to develop and implement appropriate action plans.
Able to extract and analyze relay settings, event data, and oscillography from all SEL, GE, ABB and Siemens relays.
Able to occasionally perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations to inspect equipment or collect information.
Able to perform and review electrical discipline mathematical calculations and electrical protection designs, interfacing closely with Engineering and Construction teams and consultants to ensure proper protection system design and operation.
Able to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to engineering and construction, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in power generation or transmission/distribution utility engineering and/or field operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Regulatory Complaince programs of Pattern’s operating fleet of windfarms
Manage static and dynamic model updates, utilizing OEMs and third party consultants.
Manage Pattern’s arc flash hazard assessment (AFHA) program including assessment updates and revisions. Work with peers in EHS and Field Ops to standardize AFHA inputs and outputs across Pattern’s operating fleet.
Protection system maintenance & testing relevant
Meter calibration & testing review results
BOP Equipment Maintenance, Testing & Repair: Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Disconnect Switches, Transmission Lines, Underground collection systems, et cetera. this is BOP Engineering
Short Circuit Modeling eTAP relevant, through 3rd parties
Strong understanding of: PSS/e, PSCAD, TSAT & EMT models relevant (may or may not be strong)
Protection System Coordination relevant
Inverter Based Resource control system operations including Voltage Regulation, Frequency Response & Real Power control. Relevant to have understanding of...
Inverter Based Generation Dynamic Response operations. Relevant to have understanding of
Analysis of electrical operational data: protection system assertion files, high speed operational data relevant as part of evaluation of missed operations with Electrical Engineering team. If there is a missed operation it needs to be documented and reported.
Understand Arc Flash / OSHA requirements to ensure safety of personnel performing work on equipment Relevant