Electrical Engineer - Power Generation

Electrical Engineer

Reports To:

Director - Electrical Engineering

Direct Reports:
Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status:
Denver

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation.

Based in New York, Denver, and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See  for more information.

Position Title:

Electrical Engineer

Reports To:

Director - Electrical Engineering

Direct Reports:
No

Functional Unit:
Asset Management & Operations

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Type:
Full-Time

Office

Location:

Denver

The Electrical Engineer serves as a member of a team of technical Generation Engineering electrical experts. Provides technical guidance for engineering issues related to the maintenance and optimization of generation facilities. Leads engineering, procurement, and construction activities on power plant improvement projects. Leads technical analyses and performs evaluations of emergent technology in support of generating technical, operational, and financial objectives. Interacts with various parts of the organization and provides technical insight and guidelines in the areas of expertise.

• Have experience in utility-scale power, power generation, renewable energy, protection and control design, power system studies, construction and equipment specification development.
• Execute and lead power system studies using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, Easy Power, or similar modeling software (including short circuit, load flow, coordination, arc flash).
• Provide real-time, interactive, direct technical support to generation sites in all areas of system protection such as locating faults, creating protective relaying recommendations, and performing technical studies.
• Develop presentations for senior management and recommend and implement changes for best practices.
• Develop and maintain NERC deliverables for standards like MOD and FAC, and other utility regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits.
• Provide input to plant managers for annual budgets and spending requirements for maintenance, safety, and efficiency improvements of generation facilities.
• Provide operating and maintenance standards to improve the operating reliability and efficiency of generating facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Must hold a PE license. In lieu of PE license, must have a minimum of five (5) applicable years of experience as a practicing engineer.
• Applicable years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Four (4) years of related experience in power generation, transmission and/or distribution.
• Extensive knowledge of major power plant components, controls, and protection systems, root cause analysis, and risk analysis.
• Leadership role in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, keen multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license with acceptable MVR history.

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects,…