Hoofd Elektrotechnisch Ingenieur

Job Description

If you want to shape the future of energy, we are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our O&M team!

Who you will work with

The Principal Electrical Engineer will provide technical expertise related to electrical design and performance of renewables plants in USA and Canada. In support and cooperation with other internal departments, service providers and equipment manufacturers, the role will ensure technical support to electrical, power systems and grid interconnection topics, for renewable plants under execution, operation as well as M&A acquisitions, in compliance with industry best practices, quality, safety and environmental requirements, as well as compliance with schedules and costs, also managing external resources.

What you will do

Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Provide technical expertise in Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies, Design for Permitting and Detailed Design (shop drawings, IFC drawings) for renewable power plants (wind, solar, storage).
• Peer review and quality control of grid connection and electrical design related drawings and reports for Due Diligence, Feasibility Studies, Design for Permitting and Detailed Design (shop drawings and IFC drawings).
• Provide technical support and guidance to other units within the Organization for assuring the quality of the construction, commissioning and operations of renewable power plants (wind, solar and storage).
• Develop, create and update on a regular basis the technical specifications to be used for any RFPs to be issued by the Organization - related to own field of expertise.
• Elaborate reports, analysis and subject matter expert analysis for market and NERC compliance related activities, request for information and submissions.
• Mentor, coach and support other T&G team members and be the echelon for electrical engineering matters for the USA and Canada perimeter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, master's degree is preferred.
• PE certification is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering of electrical power systems related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in power systems design.
• 5+ years of experience in designing renewable energy systems.
• Deep knowledge of the electricity sector and interconnection requirements of renewables plants.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance framework pertaining power generation plants.
• Experience in construction and/or commissioning and/or operations in power systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance related to LV, MV and HV systems.
• Knowledge of informatics: AutoCAD, Power system simulations software (PSSE, DigSILENT, PSCAD, NEPLAN, etc.).
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively support and work well with people from different departments and industry backgrounds.
• Ability to work within a global framework and a matrix organization.
• Innovation and Sustainable thinking.
• Ability to work in autonomy for complex tasks and in multiple projects under pressure.
• Advanced time management and planning skills with ability to review, compile and track project documentation.
• Must be available for domestic and international travel for meetings and for on-site support.
• A valid driver's license operable in all 50 states and Canada.

Why join us?

The pay range for this position is $161,360.00 - $242,040.00 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

Benefits are effective as of day one!

• Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
• 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Selection Process

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact [email protected].

The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by an interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.

Do you want to be a part of change? Apply now and join the Enel team to help drive the energy transition with us!