Grid Electrical Engineer

TRS Staffing is partnered with a renewable energy / offshore wind client that is seeking a Grid Electrical Engineer to join their team on long term contract!

SUMMARY:
The Grid Electrical Engineer is a critical role within the Offshore Renewables Business, focusing on the delivery of large-scale offshore wind projects in the USA and overseas. The role will require an expertise in power system design and studies in general, ideally with knowledge related to offshore wind farms.

DUTIES:
? Support development of electrical studies for offshore wind projects.
? Translate electrical studies results to electrical specifications for onshore and offshore equipment.
? Support grid interconnection engineering.
? Support development of renewable energy projects technical documentation such as
interconnection agreements, facilities studies, permitting documents, local codes and regulations, electrical construction specifications as per reliability standards and requirements such as NERC, FERC etc.
? Capture and Issue Lessons learned.
? Manage and resolve a range of technical/engineering issues within key packages on a dayto- day basis.
? At short notice, act upon problems and ad-hoc projects without losing focus on major ongoing workload.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
? 5 to 7 years of relevant work/industry experience.
? Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a higher-level degree (e.g., MEng) desirable.
? Extensive experience in power systems related to renewables, ideally offshore wind, covering transmission and generation projects in terms of design as well as system studies.
? Expertise with electrical system modelling/analysis and studies, and proficiency in modelling software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, ASPEN, PowerFactory etc.
? Extensive knowledge and experience related to large scale generation and related grid connections.
? Knowledgeable in terms of IEEE, IEC, CIGRE etc.
? Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key parameters and drivers impacting the project and business.
? Innovative and creative thinking.


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

For more information, or to apply, contact Candace Shaw at candace.shaw@trsstaffing.com.