National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, is a leading North American renewable energy company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with satellite offices located in the regions where it develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects. As a farmer-friendly and community focused company, National Grid Renewables develops projects for corporations and utilities that seek to repower America’s electricity grid by reigniting local economies and reinvesting in a sustainable future. National Grid Renewables is part of the competitive, unregulated Ventures division of National Grid and has a portfolio of solar, wind, and energy storage projects located throughout the United States in various stages of development, construction and operation.
National Grid Renewables develops high value, competitive renewable energy projects. Our focus on communities and farmers means it’s not just about projects, but about the people we work with, both outside and inside our organization. National Grid Renewables Team Members embody our foundational culture of being entrepreneurial, creative, and nimble and take pride in supporting National Grid’s vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future for all.
Senior Electrical Engineer
- Job Title
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Job ID
- 27737293
- Location
- Bloomington, MN, 55437
- Other Location
- Description
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National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.
National Grid Renewables is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in communications troubleshooting, SCADA systems, and working with multiple teams across the US. The Electrical Engineer will primarily provide technical support for operational data from our renewable facilities back to the NG Renewables Remote Operations Center (ROC); ensuring data is useful, helping to troubleshoot issues remotely (or locally if needed) and develop standard practices for new facilities. This opportunity may be remote.
What you will be doing:- End to End Data Implementation and Troubleshooting:
- Design, develop, modify, and evaluate standards, specifications, systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives as a subject matter expert
- Support construction projects by reviewing and commenting on equipment points lists, communication protocols, and master I/O lists
- Work closely with the construction, operations, IT, and asset management teams to assure secure, reliable, and accurate data telemetry from our generation facilities
- Troubleshoot bad quality data and support cleanup of nuisance alarms
- Lead discussions on data point selection for alarm priorities and HMI displays to support efficient facility operations.
- Support the ongoing development, and operation of the National Grid Renewables Remote Operations Center (ROC) with a focus on site data inputs
- Partner with SMEs and cross-functional teams, as needed, to ensure that databases and tools contain accurate and updated data
- Self-manage workload and priorities to align with company initiatives and project goals
- Support commissioning of data from point origination through ROC displays ensuring project timelines are being maintained.
- Support NERC testing of alarm paths every 6 years.
- Participate in a rotating “on-call engineer” schedule supporting critical events when engineering support is needed beyond on-site plant management and ROC capabilities
- Document processes and procedures relating to your work
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring to this role:- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; specifically for power systems
- Base level knowledge of communication systems commonly used within the power generation industry for the purpose of configuring and troubleshooting SEL relays/RTAC, network devices, substation equipment, and other OEM devices.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Teams; Sharepoint)
- Analytical minded; Detail-oriented; Well-organized; multi-tasker
- Interest in further development of expertise surrounding SCADA and Plant Control systems to include: industrial and utility communications protocols (e.g. OPC, Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850), SCADA/EMS system maintenance, Plant Control and PLC systems maintenance, communications (Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, fiber optic, wireless, etc.), utility protection systems and communication devices (protective relays – SEL, GE), industrial control systems and communications devices (PLCs, Intelligent Electronic devices)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions
- Ability to understand technical documentation related to renewable energy projects such as market requirements, interconnection agreements, facilities studies
Strong preference may be given to candidates with the following:- Professional Engineer (PE) Registration
- Protection and Controls experience
- Electrical system analytics
National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.
