RigUp · 1 day ago
Sr Engineering Specialist- High Voltage & Interconnection
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expRigUp is a company focused on utility-scale power generation projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist to lead technical expertise in high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring the interconnection of power generation facilities to utility grids and driving innovation and compliance in renewable energy infrastructure.
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Hiring Manager
Izzy Lovett
Responsibilities
Lead the execution aspects of design, construction, and commissioning and support the development of Generator Interconnection Agreement (GIA) for the interconnection(s) process with utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)
Review and optimize HV/MV substation, collection, transmission line, and equipment specifications (transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, battery storage (BESS), etc.)
Conduct or review power system studies (e.g., power flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, grounding) and ensure all designs align with applicable codes, standards and company specifications
Act as technical interface for the project between internal teams (Power Business Development, Technical Services, Power Operations, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Safety, Land, Environment, Projects Supporting Groups, etc.), external consultants, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers and equipment vendors
Aid in the procurement process for HV equipment by developing/supporting technical bid packages, optimizing design and equipment, reviewing/approving vendor submittals and working collaboratively with the broader project team in bringing domain expertise to equipment sourcing
Provide expert technical support during the construction and commissioning phases, including office and project site-based oversight & quality control through design and construction, participating in acceptance tests as required and taking a leadership role in commissioning and integration, working collaboratively across internal & external teams
Actively contribute to the project reporting & key achievements tracking to partners and management, proactively bringing up issues as needed
Qualification
Required
University degree in Engineering, registered as a PE (US) or P.Eng. (Canada), strong preference for Electrical Engineering
Minimum 8 years, preferred 10-15+ years of progressively increasing technical and informal/functional leadership experience
Directly related experience in utility scale power systems electrical design, integration and interconnection is a variety of North American ISOs
Broad experience, ideally with a site/field and office background
Collaborative value-based attitude, balancing technical with cost, schedule, and full lifecycle asset considerations
Effective communication skills to lead meetings with internal and external partners
Role requires a valid drivers' license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire
Benefits
Competitive benefits and pension plan
Generous time off
Employer provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members
Employer's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays
Company
RigUp
RigUp is an employment agency for the energy industry.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
RigUp has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$752.5MKey Investors
Baillie GiffordAndreessen HorowitzFounders Fund
2021-05-20Series E· $300M
2020-03-23Series D· $28.7M
2019-10-11Series D· $300M
Leadership Team
Xuan Yong
Chairman / Co-Founder
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