Energy Infrastructure Senior Engineer

Engineering & Construction Division

Our client is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power and renewable energy from wind and solar in North America. It is a highly innovative company at the forefront of current and emerging energy technology. The company is continually striving to grow its business in areas that align with its values and strengths, and is currently seeking experienced personnel to grow capabilities in the clean fuels arena.

Position Specific Description

The Engineering and Construction (E&C) Division is seeking a qualified candidate to support the Clean Fuels team as an electrical engineering subject matter expert. This position focuses on driving design and architecture based on technology and design innovation. The ideal candidate will apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices, make decisions independently regarding engineering complexities and methods, and use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in their field. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation, and development of novel concepts.

In this role you would directly impact the goal of growing the hydrogen and clean fuels business. You will work within the engineering team to support the origination, development, procurement, and execution of projects. You will help drive portfolio success while presenting findings and analysis to leadership and providing expertise to engineers and managers in a collaborative and dynamic team. You will have multiple assignments and the chance to dive into the process and progression of new and existing technologies.

Job Overview

Employees in this role lead technical development and innovation in engineering excellence leading to successful implementation of new and enhanced hydrogen and green fuels portfolio of projects. This position coordinates with the engineering team and project management to ensure research and new concepts are implemented in project execution and to ensure technical excellence in the portfolio. Employees in this role have responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments related to guidance on overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for innovative technologies and projects
• Interprets and summarizes industry trends and technology forecasts to make recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities
• Leads collaborations with suppliers on solution strategies
• Evaluates products and/or services for adequacy, accuracy, and usability
• Validates the requirements and deliverables that describe the product(s) or service(s)
• Provides input into and executes user documentation and training material
• Obtains and provides approval for changes to rules, processes, and policies
• Provides expertise on use of codes, standards, and regulations
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Leads the definition of processes and policies, supply rules and procedures, and communicates the contexts in which they apply
• Provides input for the design and construction of test cases and scenarios and may validate executed test results
• Evaluates the product(s) or service(s) towards the end of the project/program using user acceptance testing, providing feedback to the project team
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters
• Uses analytical abilities and rigorous thinking to work cross-functionally, determine highest priority actions and drive projects forward
• Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations

Required Qualifications

• Understands and can apply electrical engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and fields in relevant industries, markets, and equipment
• Understands codes, standards, and regulations, including safety codes and regulations
• Experience in electrical engineering system design, equipment, top-tier suppliers, and installation of electrical engineering
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in guiding engineering design architecture at component-level, project-level, and portfolio level
• Has technical, commercial, and financial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Basic office skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Skill in basic engineering calculations using spreadsheets and specific software such as HYSIS
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering system design

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering Certification - active
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering in power plants
• Knowledge of electrical engineering integration with renewable energy (wind, solar, battery)
• Knowledge of "behind the meter" or "microgrid" systems
• Knowledge and experience in plant interconnection (generation and load) process
• Knowledge and experience in grid planning modeling

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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