Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Type: Exempt Salaried, Full-Time, Permanent
Location: United States - Onsite at New York City office or Remote
Reports To: Senior Director, Wind Optimization & Asset Management
Department: Operations

Job Summary

TerraForm Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its renewable energy portfolio. Depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, this position may be filled at either the Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level.

The successful candidate will provide electrical engineering expertise across TerraForm Power's wind and solar assets, supporting operations, compliance, reliability, asset optimization, and development initiatives. This role works closely with Operations, SCADA, Development, Engineering, OEMs, consultants, and third-party partners to ensure electrical systems perform safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project-specific electrical studies, equipment specifications, as-built drawings, and engineering documentation for collection systems, substations, and asset-owned transmission systems.
• Analyze electrical protection events in collaboration with Operations and SCADA teams to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Review substation preventive and corrective maintenance records and recommend improvements.
• Conduct field inspections and perform quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of electrical maintenance and repair work.
• Review electrical studies, drawings, agreements, and technical documentation for system modifications.
• Develop and maintain electrical work instructions, engineering procedures, and safety documentation.
• Support key compliance initiatives including Arc Flash studies, NERC standards, FERC requirements, and other applicable industry regulations.
• Develop or coordinate electrical system models using software such as PSS4, PSCAD, TSAT, or ETAP.
• Evaluate new regulatory requirements affecting grid performance and reliability and support implementation planning.
• Provide engineering support to Development for interconnection studies, electrical balance of plant design, and system integration.
• Support engineering design, procurement, commissioning, and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Assist with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance program development.
• Recommend technologies and engineering improvements that enhance reliability, reduce operating risk, and optimize generation.
• Support technical evaluations, RFPs, contract reviews, vendor selection, and project implementation.
• Review engineering deliverables for compliance with applicable codes, standards, permits, and company requirements.
• Support capital planning and maintenance budgeting activities.
• Promote TerraForm Power's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Typically 5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting power systems, substations, transmission, or renewable energy facilities.
  • Working knowledge of renewable generation technologies.
  • Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NERC and FERC requirements.
  • Experience with protection systems, relays, power studies, and electrical system modeling.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple engineering assignments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Senior Electrical Engineer
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience supporting utility-scale renewable generation or transmission systems.
  • Advanced expertise in electrical system design, protection coordination, transmission systems, substations, and grid integration.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex engineering initiatives across multiple sites.
  • Strong understanding of NERC, FERC, IEEE, ANSI and utility interconnection requirements.
  • Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and establishing engineering standards.
  • Proven ability to influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation: $102,000 - $150,000; bonus eligible

Recruitment Agency Notice:

TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.