Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a part of Duke Energy, Deriva is now a Brookfield Renewable company. Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Five (5) years or more of relevant engineering experience and state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR 6 years related work experience without state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (15% Travel)
• Must be able to respond to Electrical Engineering & Plant Support outside normal working hours (Team 24/7 on-call rotation includes quarterly incentive)

• Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Six (6) years or more of relevant engineering experience and state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Proficient in engineering theories and principles
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in principles of project management
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience in the utility industry
• Modeling studies, testing & reports (PSSe, SKM, Math Cad, ASPEN, PSCAD, PSLF)
• Breaker Trip response and PRC-004 Report Analysis
• Knowledgeable in communications Protocols (Modbus, Serial & DNP) Understands SEL (Schweitzer Eng. Labs) Control Element Settings Ranges and Accuracies
• Experience in SEL (Schweitzer Eng. Labs) Relays, Meters
• Experience in high voltage and sub-station maintenance
• Experience or proven understanding of transformers, HV & LV cables and Inverter Based Resources (SEL relays & GE "L" series relays preferred)
• Experience in wind farm or solar farm electrical collection systems, grid connections, inverters, and wind turbines
• Support compliance with NERC Reliability Standards applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators
• Conduct root cause analysis…