LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary:<ul><li>Provide engineering support to improve the safety and reliability of HV substations.</li><li>Analyze protective relay and equipment data, troubleshoot and inspect equipment to identify, review and diagnose problems that affect the performance and reliability of the electrical system.</li><li>Lead operation substation improvement projects and liaise with contractors and operation plant managers.</li><li>Regularly analyze, summarize, and communicate findings to the Leeward management team.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Familiarity with HV Substation (115 kV though 525 kV) is a plus.</li><li>Fundamental knowledge of Power System and Electrical Protection.</li><li>Ability to site visit High Voltage Substations.</li><li>Passed FE Exam or willing to take it within a year.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.</li><li>Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license.</li><li>4-Year Bachelors Electrical Engineering Degree.</li><li>Master Engineering degree is a plus.</li></ul>Preferred Work Experience: <ul><li>0 – 3 years of highly relevant technical experience.</li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information. </li><li>Willingness and ability to travel at least 15% </li></ul>Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

Substation Engineer

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary:<ul><li>Provide engineering support to improve the safety and reliability of HV substations.</li><li>Analyze protective relay and equipment data, troubleshoot and inspect equipment to identify, review and diagnose problems that affect the performance and reliability of the electrical system.</li><li>Lead operation substation improvement projects and liaise with contractors and operation plant managers.</li><li>Regularly analyze, summarize, and communicate findings to the Leeward management team.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Familiarity with HV Substation (115 kV though 525 kV) is a plus.</li><li>Fundamental knowledge of Power System and Electrical Protection.</li><li>Ability to site visit High Voltage Substations.</li><li>Passed FE Exam or willing to take it within a year.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.</li><li>Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license.</li><li>4-Year Bachelors Electrical Engineering Degree.</li><li>Master Engineering degree is a plus.</li></ul>Preferred Work Experience: <ul><li>0 – 3 years of highly relevant technical experience.</li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations in order to inspect and repair equipment or collect information. </li><li>Willingness and ability to travel at least 15% </li></ul>Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of&nbsp;race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

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