Electrical Engineer

root/edge is partnering with a profitable, well-capitalized independent power producer (IPP) on this search. Our client develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy assets across the U.S., supplying reliable, competitively priced power to utilities and large customers. With a multi-gigawatt portfolio of solar and battery storage already operating or under construction — and a deep pipeline behind it — the business is scaling quickly and investing heavily in the engineering talent that keeps that fleet performing.

This is a confidential search. We'll share the client's name and full details with candidates we take forward.

About This Role

You'll own the technical execution of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems across the client's solar and storage projects — from early development through financing, construction, commissioning, and into operations. The remit covers utility interconnection, substation and transmission design, and collection-system performance, and you'll be the person accountable for the engineering decisions that sit underneath all of it.

The work blends design and the field. You'll shape substation and collection-system designs and run the supporting power-system studies, but you'll also be hands-on diagnosing and resolving real problems across protection systems, transformers, breakers, cables, and substation controls. Beyond delivery, you'll lead root-cause investigations on system events and drive the upgrade and retrofit work that improves fleet reliability, availability, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and technical review of HV substations, transmission interconnections, and MV collection systems across the project portfolio.
• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to sharpen designs, take risk out of execution, and hold schedule and cost.
• Own the interconnection scope end to end — application review, steady-state and dynamic modeling, and technical negotiations with ISOs and utilities (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT).
• Troubleshoot system events in the field, including relay operations, misoperations, nuisance trips, and equipment failures.
• Run root-cause analysis using relay event reports, oscillography, SCADA data, and equipment diagnostics (e.g., DGA, infrared, insulation testing).
• Scope and deliver upgrade and retrofit projects — protection setting changes, controls tuning, equipment replacement, and design corrections.
• Provide NERC and regional regulatory compliance support, keeping the fleet aligned with PRC and related standards.
• Partner with Operations to resolve ongoing technical issues and optimize plant performance.
• Build and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.
• Witness and evaluate FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization.
• Support EPC RFPs and supply agreements by defining enforceable technical requirements.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and project financing, and help clear permitting, regulatory, and technical roadblocks across teams.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years owning technical scope for HV substations and MV collection systems within an IPP, EPC, or engineering firm.
• A track record of managing EPCs, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles.
• The ability to diagnose and fix plant and substation issues independently — using relay data, SCADA, inverter logs, plant historian, and equipment diagnostics — and drive the fix to completion.
• Direct, working knowledge of major power-system equipment: how it operates, how it fails, and how to troubleshoot it.
• Solid command of NERC PRC and MOD standards and regional requirements (CAISO, ERCOT).
• Deep understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and the real trade-offs between technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• A strong foundation in power-system studies and modeling, with proficiency in steady-state tools (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, or similar).
• Strong analytical/Excel skills for technical and financial work.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• PE license preferred; exposure to PSSE, PowerWorld, or PSCAD is a plus but not required.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Master's or PhD a plus).

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: USD $170,000 – $185,000 (base salary + bonus).
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your dependents (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous paid time off and company-wide breaks.
• Paid parental leave and family-planning support.
• Mental health and wellbeing resources.
• Employer retirement contribution.
• Additional perks, including home-office setup and monthly stipends.

How to Apply

This search is managed confidentially by root/edge. To register interest, apply through root/edge or get in touch directly — we'll share full client details with shortlisted candidates.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.