Kintec Recruitment Ltd
Senior Engineer I, Electrical BOP Operations Engineering
Kintec Recruitment Ltd, Valhalla, New York, United States, 10595
Overview
Job Title:
Senior Engineer I, Electrical BOP Operations Engineering
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Location(s):
Valhalla, NY | Austin, TX | Chicago, IL Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent We are seeking a
Senior Electrical Engineer
to join the
Electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) Operations Engineering team
within the Operations Engineering department. This team provides expertise and support across renewable generating assets, focusing on transformers, cables, reactive power devices, substations, relays, breakers, and power plant controllers. In this role, you will: Support site operations with
substation restoration efforts .
Analyze
relay events and phasor measurement unit data
to determine causes and restoration measures.
Conduct and review
Power System Studies
(Arc Flash, Short Circuit, etc.).
Perform and/or oversee
power plant controller testing .
Ensure
compliance with applicable NERC standards .
Provide
after-hours restoration support
as part of the on-call team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct, review, and approve power system studies in line with
IEEE standards .
Lead and respond to
Requests for Information (RFIs)
from ISOs, NERC, and external stakeholders.
Review and approve
HV/MV equipment specifications , ensuring accurate updates to models and compliance records (ETAP, PSSE/PSCAD, NERC FAC-008, etc.).
Train and mentor engineers in power systems, operations, and relevant standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NEMA).
Lead
Power Plant Controller Testing , ensuring tests meet requirements (ERCOT AVR, PFR, NERC MOD-025) without impacting operations.
Ensure
NERC technical compliance
(PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, MOD-025, etc.).
Provide recommendations for
substation maintenance programs
based on best practices.
Deliver
substation restoration support
during nights and weekends.
Qualifications & Experience
Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Professional Engineer license preferred).
Experience : Minimum 6 years in: Operating and analyzing high-voltage power systems.
Power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control.
Technical Knowledge : Power generation/distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear, feeders, substations).
Protective relays and coordination studies.
Power system studies (Power Flow, Reactive Power, Short Circuit, Arc Flash).
NERC standards and compliance requirements.
Industry modeling software: PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, ETAP.
Skills : Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NESC, NEMA codes/standards.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Self-motivated, problem-solving, and results-driven.
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Job Title:
Senior Engineer I, Electrical BOP Operations Engineering
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Location(s):
Valhalla, NY | Austin, TX | Chicago, IL Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent We are seeking a
Senior Electrical Engineer
to join the
Electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) Operations Engineering team
within the Operations Engineering department. This team provides expertise and support across renewable generating assets, focusing on transformers, cables, reactive power devices, substations, relays, breakers, and power plant controllers. In this role, you will: Support site operations with
substation restoration efforts .
Analyze
relay events and phasor measurement unit data
to determine causes and restoration measures.
Conduct and review
Power System Studies
(Arc Flash, Short Circuit, etc.).
Perform and/or oversee
power plant controller testing .
Ensure
compliance with applicable NERC standards .
Provide
after-hours restoration support
as part of the on-call team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct, review, and approve power system studies in line with
IEEE standards .
Lead and respond to
Requests for Information (RFIs)
from ISOs, NERC, and external stakeholders.
Review and approve
HV/MV equipment specifications , ensuring accurate updates to models and compliance records (ETAP, PSSE/PSCAD, NERC FAC-008, etc.).
Train and mentor engineers in power systems, operations, and relevant standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NEMA).
Lead
Power Plant Controller Testing , ensuring tests meet requirements (ERCOT AVR, PFR, NERC MOD-025) without impacting operations.
Ensure
NERC technical compliance
(PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, MOD-025, etc.).
Provide recommendations for
substation maintenance programs
based on best practices.
Deliver
substation restoration support
during nights and weekends.
Qualifications & Experience
Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Professional Engineer license preferred).
Experience : Minimum 6 years in: Operating and analyzing high-voltage power systems.
Power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control.
Technical Knowledge : Power generation/distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear, feeders, substations).
Protective relays and coordination studies.
Power system studies (Power Flow, Reactive Power, Short Circuit, Arc Flash).
NERC standards and compliance requirements.
Industry modeling software: PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, ETAP.
Skills : Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NESC, NEMA codes/standards.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Self-motivated, problem-solving, and results-driven.
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