Ormat Technologies, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOrmat Technologies, Inc. is a company specializing in power generation, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and project engineering for their Electricity Segment Power Plants. The role involves developing electrical designs, conducting power system studies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting maintenance and testing activities.
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Responsibilities
Support the Plants and the Projects teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects
Perform power system studies including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities
Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information
Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing
Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results
Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages
Provide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures. Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis
Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements
Schedules and coordinates field related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management
Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA
Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier
Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects
Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and International
Other duties and projects as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry
Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of confidentiality
Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc
Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred)
Experience with AutoCAD
Working knowledge of NERC Standards as applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Must be able to manage multiple projects
Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier
Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects
Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold
Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations
Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling
The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads
Preferred
Professional Engineer license a plus
Company
Ormat Technologies, Inc.
With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.52BKey Investors
Morgan Stanley RenewablesBlackRockORIX Group
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $62M
2024-12-11Post Ipo Secondary· $281.94M
2023-03-14Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
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Daniel Moelk
Senior Vice President, Resources, Drilling & EGS
Aron Willis
Executive Vice President, Electricity Segment
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