Strata Clean Energy · 2 weeks ago
Senior High Voltage Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expStrata Clean Energy is seeking a Senior High Voltage Engineer to lead and perform electrical design and studies related to high voltage substations. The role involves ensuring design compliance, managing project support, and supervising a team of designers and engineers.
Renewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead and/or perform substation physical electrical design, including general arrangement, plans & specifications, grounding, raceway, etc. for transmission voltage systems
Lead and/or perform protection & controls design, including relay one-lines, metering, SCADA, communications, security, etc
Lead and/or perform studies & calculations, including grounding, bus spans, shielding, etc
Develop and/or review turnkey EPC scope of work and specifications
Ensure design compliance with Large Generator Interconnection Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements
Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid (power generation & transmission) system and the principles involved in high voltage substation engineering
Comprehensive understanding of industry standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI and their application to projects
Provide full life cycle project support, including initial project feasibility, preliminary design, bidding/contracting, design, permitting, construction, commissioning and operation
Coordinate & manage consultant/contractor design & RFIs
Supervise High Voltage Electrical Designers and Engineers
Qualification
Required
Lead and/or perform substation physical electrical design, including general arrangement, plans & specifications, grounding, raceway, etc. for transmission voltage systems
Lead and/or perform protection & controls design, including relay one-lines, metering, SCADA, communications, security, etc
Lead and/or perform studies & calculations, including grounding, bus spans, shielding, etc
Develop and/or review turnkey EPC scope of work and specifications
Ensure design compliance with Large Generator Interconnection Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements
Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid (power generation & transmission) system and the principles involved in high voltage substation engineering
Comprehensive understanding of industry standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI and their application to projects
Provide full life cycle project support, including initial project feasibility, preliminary design, bidding/contracting, design, permitting, construction, commissioning and operation
Coordinate & manage consultant/contractor design & RFIs
Supervise High Voltage Electrical Designers and Engineers
BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited university
Registered Professional Engineer
Minimum eight (8) years relevant work experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Proficiency with application of NFPA 70 (NEC)
Ability to perform electrical studies using ETAP software (or equal)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable presenting to and interacting with consultants, authorities with jurisdiction, and customers
Experience with design of high voltage substations
Ability to obtain out-of-state PE license(s)
Work is performed in the office and in the field
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds
May be exposed to weather elements when in the field
Limited out of town travel may be required
Company
Strata Clean Energy
Strata Clean Energy is a solar storage developer.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$859M2024-02-21Debt Financing· $559M
2023-11-06Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
Bob Schaffeld
President
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