Senior Engineer Power Systems

North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation (Advanced Energy) is a nonprofit energy consulting firm headquartered on NC State Universitys Centennial Campus in Raleigh NC. We strive to ensure that energy is clean affordable reliable efficient and safe for all people. We work with electric utilities; state federal and local governments; manufacturers and a variety of public and private partners in five markets: residential commercial and industrial motors and drives renewables and electric transportation.

At Advanced Energy we know that our organization thrives only when our employees are valued and supported. You will be aided in your career goals and be put in a position to excel. Youll work on teams that promote idea sharing and challenge you to learn and expand your expertise. Youll also be encouraged to seek worklife balance with flexible hybrid schedules and an array of leave options so you can spend time with family and pursue personal interests.

We are also committed to fostering cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff is the most valuable resource we have and we appreciate that our employees come from varied backgrounds cultures and experiences. By providing a supportive and respectful environment that promotes creativity and collaboration Advanced Energy makes a lasting positive difference in all of the work we do.

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Position Overview

Advanced Energy provides independent engineering services for utility scale renewable energy resources connected to the transmission and distribution grids. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about ensuring the safety and reliability of renewable energy systems interconnected with the grid.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background in the energy industry and knowledge about the electric power industry including transmission and distribution grids. This position will work with an internal team of engineers to provide consulting services and commissioning for renewable energy integration to the grid. The position requires strong technical knowledge and collaboration with external stakeholders including utility clients renewables developers and subcontractors.

There is a preference for remote candidates located in Florida. Other states including those within eastern US or near FL GA SC NC VA MD DE NJ PA and OH may also be considered.

Essential Functions

Engineering Support

• Conduct facility reviews and studies or site assessments to locate opportunities for improvements in productivity quality and efficiency.
• Assess aspects of the quality of design construction and operation for energy technologies according to a defined standard; May have input on standard development.
• Perform quality control recommend solutions define and interpret the importance of the implementation of corrective measures.
• Perform design reviews including load calculations energy performance analysis or design documentation.
• Troubleshoot specific complex problems at facilities to improve performance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Perform engineering analysis and present concise results to customers.
• Provide hands on assistance in deploying new technologies in the field.
• Help establish equipment selection and measurement tools and techniques.
• Prepare reports and documentation delineating tasks analysis test results and recommendations for further action. May provide engineering stamp on reports.
• Create and conduct workshops and presentations.
• Design and develop products and services that take advantage of new knowledge generated by applied research and engineering studies.
• Coordinate applied research studies on a national basis consulting with other organizations and experts.
• Analyze technology resource needs and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Acquire data from field/lab instruments and process into useful information.
• Work to establish a demand for further applied research and engineering studies.

Technical Expertise

• Develop and maintain own technical and professional knowledge by attending workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Keep up with new technologies being deployed relevant to work.
• Provide technical mentoring for junior staff.
• Recommend improved procedures such as work flow testing/calibration procedures etc.
• Develop expertise through targeted development activities and new job experiences.
• Communicate with external clients.
• Exercise problem solving skills and take on new learning while working with customers and other industry professionals.

Project Management

• Manage or participate on project teams.
• Establish and adhere to project scope timeline and budget.
• Coordinate and direct projects making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Review and recommend product and process designs and changes.

External Contacts

• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Work to promote business opportunities with both new and repeat clients.
• Clarify and evaluate technical aspects of service requests from customers.
• Consult with clients and make recommendations for project specifications.
• Prepare and recommend proposals contracts and cost estimates.
• Review and recommend proposals contracts and cost estimates.
• Present and explain proposals reports and finding to clients.
• Prepare technical papers and presentations that highlight our capabilities to potential customers.

Management/Administration

• Assist in financial management strategic direction and operation of the team.
• Communicate results of work to team and management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
• Recommend the purchase of materials or services.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or relevant technical field and 5 years of engineering or related technical work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Preferred to have PE and/or other certifications relevant to job duties.
• Problem solving and data interpretation skills; strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work in teams as well as independently; organization time management and attention to detail; ability to plan and deliver projects; ability to develop and adhere to project budget; commitment to excellent customer service; technical writing and research skills.
• Intermediate skill level of Microsoft Office Products.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience in renewables distributed energy resources or working with electric utilities.
• Knowledge of planning design interconnection construction and commissioning of utility scale renewable generation facilities including inverterbased resources (IBRs) and energy storage systems.
• Experience with electric grid modeling at the distribution and/or transmission level.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) IEEEand IEEE; North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Guidelines and Standards.
• Ability to maintain customer relationships and confidence and interact with multiple stakeholders.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions

In this role the person will hold a valid drivers license and may travel to interface with customers. Some positions or projects could require occasional travel for periods up to a week. Customer sites may include industrial environments (plants and labs) construction sites or homes. The individual may have to ascend and descend a ladder or crawl or kneel in small and contained spaces to perform inspections collect data and/or detect errors. Some customer sites may require work in excessive hot or cold temperatures or exposure to the elements for short periods of time. Must wear personal protective equipment and follow company and/or customer safety protocols.

Employment Type

This is an exempt fulltime position. This position can be hybrid based in our Raleigh office or remote. There may be occasions where the hours of work may vary be irregular and be reasonably required to meet the goals of the organization. This job description is not meant to be allinclusive and is subject to change. It is not an implied contract of employment.

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North Carolina Advanced Energy Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh North Carolina. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status and all other protected statuses under federal state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on jobrelated requirements.

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