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Nextracker Inc. · 21 hours ago

Staff Electrical System Protection Engineer - High Voltage

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with innovative clean energy technology. They are seeking a highly skilled High Voltage Protection Engineer to design, analyze, and test protection systems for medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing system reliability.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and optimize protection systems for medium and high-voltage electrical systems interconnected to low-voltage based power conversion systems via medium-voltage transformers

Perform power system studies (e.g., short circuit analysis, protection coordination, arc flash hazard analysis) in compliance with industry standards

Conduct electrical testing on medium- and high-voltage equipment in accordance with industry standards, ensuring compliance with safety protocols

Perform failure analysis and validation for interconnected power converters products

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, safety, and performance

Document system designs, test results, and compliance reports, providing regular updates on project milestones

Qualification

Power system protectionHigh-voltage hardware designProtection design coordinationElectrical safety standardsPower system simulation toolsSafety awarenessProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Minimum of 10 years in power system protection, with hands-on experience in high-voltage hardware design and testing

Expertise in protection design and coordination for medium- and high-voltage systems

Strong understanding of electrical protection devices and safety standards

Familiarity with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE 1547 (series)

Proficiency in power system simulation tools

Hands-on experience with energy systems

Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and safety awareness

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams

Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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