Our client is a leading private renewable energy company focused on acquiring and operating hydropower projects, now expanding into new technologies like solar and battery storage. They believe investing in renewable energy is critical to building a low-carbon economy and their current platform includes 85 hydropower plants in 18 states with a combined capacity of more than 680 megawatts, generating 250 million megawatt-hours annually. They have doubled the size of our portfolio over the past several years and expect to continue growing over the next five years through investments that provide compelling returns and protect future generations from a changing climate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure and install a wide variety of hydro-electric equipment and systems.
• Plan and direct hydro-electric equipment installation, assembly, and disassembly.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Evaluate, select and specify the components required to refurbish and/or upgrade hydro-electric equipment.
• Represent the company at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests related to hydro-electric systems.
• Direct contractors and hydro project staff at facilities to accomplish equipment repair and upgrades.
• Provide operations & maintenance recommendations for hydro-electric systems.
• Hydro-electric equipment and duties within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to generators, governors, excitation systems, generator circuit breakers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, motors, control boxes, relay panels, lighting systems, power distribution systems and components, instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, temperature, vibration), and diesel engine-generator sets.
• Manage project implementation and complete projects on-time and on-budget
• Direct contractor resources to execute projects
• Serve as the lead technical reviewer on any work designed or scoped by other electrical engineers

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of electrical safety principles and best practices
• Experience troubleshooting issues with operating systems in the field
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings including single-line diagram, schematics, block, and wiring among different standards
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, NFPA and ASTM
• Previous hands-on experience, including panel building and wiring, including testing (debug), installation and commissioning of electrical equipment in different systems
• Automation experience, including PLC and HMI, preferable Allen-Bradley and Rockwell. SCADA knowledge is a plus. Controls networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet (fundamental)
• Experience with troubleshooting and testing tools, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, process calibrators, megger, and their usage. Auxiliary test equipment like thermal cameras and infrared temperature monitors is an advantage.
• Simple understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and a few mechanical components is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter, motivated and innate drive to succeed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (or 15+ years of experience)
• Travel as required for project supervision and execution (~30%)
• Ability to perform operational tasks.

Operational tasks may include:

• The ability to climb ladders and to be at heights.
• The ability and dexterity to manipulate various size components from valves to small electrical switches to computer keyboards.
• The ability to "handle" quick changing situations under stress.
• The ability to work on or near water.