Senior Electrical Engineer

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.Acciona is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work out of our downtown offices in Chicago, IL. This position has a hybrid schedule with potential of up to 40% domestic travel.Job DescriptionResponsibilities:Lead electrical engineering projects within O&M for the maintenance and improvements of renewable energy facilities, including definition of requirements and specifications, review of engineering drawings and project management.Ensure high availability of equipment through an efficient preventative maintenance program of collection systems, substations, and transmission facilities between 12kV and 500kV.Respond and provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage collection, substation, and transmission equipment up to 500kV.Specify, perform, and review power system studies, arc flash analysis, relay settings, and relay coordination.Analyze data to understand trends and system events for the purposes of reporting and process improvement.Be proficient at Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine failure modes and causes.Respond and provide technical assistance to electrical equipment problems within supported renewable energy facilities.Development of processes and procedures to safely and effectively operate and maintain Acciona renewable generating facilities for “Best in Class Performance.”Provide electrical technical interface to support Procurement. Support the factory testing of the major electrical equipment to be installed at the renewable energy facilities.Provide engineering consulting support to other areas of the organization, including Construction and Power Marketing.Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.Build relationships with 3rd party service providers.Support training, coaching, and mentoring electrical field technicians and operations staff in the preventative maintenance and operation of electrical distribution and control systems.Plan and direct switching and tagging for office and field personnel in the operation and restoration of the wind farms.Comply with applicable regulatory reliability standards and compliance requirements, including but not limited to, market rules and NERC Reliability Standards.Ensure work performed at renewable generating facilities conforms to all applicable regulatory and manufacturer requirements.Provide technical support in resolving codes and standards issues (NEC, NESC, NFPA 70E, ANSI, UL, IEC).Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for applicable NERC Reliability Standards.Other responsibilities as assigned.Required Skills and CompetenciesBachelor’s Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited university) or equivalent required.Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited university) will count towards years’ experience.Professional Engineering (P.E) License preferred, but not required.Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility or power plant operations and maintenance. A Senior HV Electrical Engineer position will be considered for over 8 years relevant experience.Excellent communications skills, with the ability to provide training on complex operations.Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.Knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory and concepts.Able to work in an indoor or outdoor environment.Must be able to use computer applications (e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc.)).Knowledge of protective relay application and software (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), GE Multilin Enervista UR, etc.).Ability to professionally represent the company when dealing with external organizations.Working understanding of NERC Reliability Standards.Ability to climb vertical ladders of heights of up to 300 feet.Ability to travel up to 25 percent of time to domestic and international locations.Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.Hold or be able to obtain a Passport.As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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