Senior Electrical Engineer, High Voltage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire technical program lifecycle for the design, engineering, and implementation of HV substations and switchyards (115kV–500kV), ensuring compliance with interconnecting utility standards and specifications.

• Serve as the main technical point of contact between internal teams, utilities, equipment vendors, and EPCs.

• Manage utility interconnection requirements, design approvals, and the processes for switchyard handover.

• Facilitate the development of Divisions of Responsibility (DOR) matrices among the IPP, EPCs, and interconnecting utilities.

• Assess program health, pinpoint engineering or execution shortcomings, and execute proactive countermeasures.

• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to enhance substation and transmission designs.

• Oversee the utility interconnection scope, which includes reviewing applications, steady-state/dynamic models, and negotiations with ISOs and utilities such as CAISO and ERCOT.

• Provide support for NERC and regional regulatory compliance.

• Create and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.

• Witness and assess FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization processes.

• Assist in EPC RFPs and supply agreements by outlining technical requirements and evaluating vendor proposals.

• Contribute to Independent Engineer diligence and produce technical documentation for project financing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12+ years of experience in leading technical scope and engineering programs for HV substations (345kV–500kV) and MV collection systems within an IPP, Utility, EPC, or engineering firm.

• Demonstrated experience in managing EPCs, consultants, major equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams throughout a project's lifecycle.

• Direct experience with FACTS & Series Compensation, including fixed series capacitors for high-voltage transmission lines, SVCs, STATCOMs, and other Flexible AC Transmission Systems.

• Strong working knowledge of NERC PRC & MOD standards and regional requirements (CAISO, ERCOT) pertaining to transmission facility and plant operational compliance.

• In-depth understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and design trade-offs (technical vs. cost vs. schedule).

• Solid background in power system studies and familiarity with steady-state modeling tools (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, Aspen, or similar).

• Advanced Excel skills for technical, performance, and financial analysis.

• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE).

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).

• PE (Professional Engineer) license is highly preferred.

• A Master’s or PhD is an added advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Unlimited PTO.

• Two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents.

• Family planning support through Maven.

• Complimentary access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy & psychiatry sessions.

• Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation via Wellhub+.

• 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP.

• $150 monthly food stipend.

• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet expenses.

• Pet insurance allowance.

• Complete home office setup.

• Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.

• Wellhub+.

• Perkspot.

• One Medical.