Electrical Engineering Sr Manager
Electrical Engineering Sr Manager
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Job Description
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites at EDP Renewables North America we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms solar parks energy storage projects and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.
Our company is part of EDP a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.
What you will do
Role Overview:
The Electrical Engineering Senior Manager in the HV Development Engineering team leads and oversees engineering support for all development projects. This role manages all aspects of high-voltage electrical design for utility-scale wind solar energy storage and other renewable technologies. Responsibilities include due diligence for IM&A site feasibility new technology evaluation RFI support proposal review conceptual design design validation and CAPEX estimating. The position requires deep expertise in HV substations generator lead lines wind turbines solar PV modules batteries inverters transformers DC/AC collection systems switchgear and HV/PV SCADA. The manager also champions environmental stewardship and a strong health and safety culture within the team and provides support to operating facilities as needed.
Main responsibilities:
Provide preliminary internal engineering needed to support the development pipeline by creating conceptual design layouts and detailed single line diagrams three-line diagrams and site layouts in AutoCAD for utility interconnection applications electrical permits and EPC RFP documents
Supervise project assignments for the assigned Electrical Engineering group and manage the work of third-party consultants
Manage internal and external consultants to support early-stage electrical studies for Development Transmission Interconnection and Execution Engineering teams.
Maintain a library of standard drawings and calculations for all stages of project development and design.
Analyze complex engineering issues and deliver timely effective solutions across multiple projects.
Lead value-engineering studies on alternative design approaches and continuously improve scopes guidelines specifications standards schedules and budget templates. Own the development of new electrical engineering standards guidelines and specifications.
Evaluate consultants to maintain qualified bidder lists and manage technical contract exhibits including participation in contract negotiations.
Develop and optimize electrical estimates for BOP/EPC and long-lead equipment by creating project layouts take-offs and HV/MV one-line diagrams. Ensure designs incorporate constructability and operability to maximize Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) award potential.
Prepare and deliver all required technical documentsincluding one-line diagrams interconnection studies or agreements design criteria and specificationsto support RFI and RFP releases enabling CAPEX updates and potential contract awards.
Lead project discussions with utilities and ISOs. Act as Subject Matter Expert bridging Engineering and internal teams to support collaboration across departments.
Lead all electrical engineering support for development projects including CAPEX requests early engineering construction queries and interconnection queue coordination until PPA investment approval.
Oversee electrical design involvement across development phases covering turbine and solar siting collection system routing substations switchyards civil design interfaces and interconnection studies.
Review Power Purchase Agreements and interconnection documents coordinating with Execution Engineering to ensure compliance with NERC FERC and project standards.
Perform additional duties as needed.
Employment type
Fulltime/Hybrid Schedule
Work site
Houston Texas
What are we looking for
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
- 10 years of design engineering and engineering management experience
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
- 3 years of renewable energy experience
- Experienced in managing third party consultants work and contracts
- Ability to lead a team and to augment team members professional development
- Expert knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes including Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
- Expert knowledge of applicable FERC regulation and NERC standards
- Proficient knowledge of transmission systems medium and high voltage substation electrical equipment and underground distribution systems
- Proficient knowledge of dynamics and stability modeling of Power Pools and the Interconnection Request process
- Proficient knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems lightning protection grounding grids and relay protection schemes
- Proficient knowledge of all applicable aspects of electrical engineering discipline including expert knowledge of more than two subject matter areas
- Financial and budgetary experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
Travel:
Up to 30%
Behavioral Requirements:
- Strong Ability to demonstrate strategic vision and lead a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong level of initiative and ability to work independently
- Strong organizational commitment and high attention to detail
- Strong leadership and time-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide engineering support on multiple concurrent projects
- Ability to plan schedule track and monitor project progress
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Ability to foster and help create a collaborative working environment
- Teambuilding skills
Physical demands & working conditions:
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagram or schedule form
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
- Physical demands: Ability to occasionally perform physical requirements including standing sitting walking kneeling twisting reaching and climbing at project locations in order to inspect equipment or collect information
- Travel: Sufficient schedule flexibility to travel frequently
Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. For further information please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster ( You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement ().
Need more reasons to apply
As a top employer we:
- Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
- Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
- Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;
Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:
- Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
- Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
- Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
