Electrical Engineer, High Voltage at IPX Power in United States

Job description

• The Electrical Engineer will lead the end-to-end technical execution of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems across utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. This role owns critical engineering decisions spanning utility interconnection, substation and transmission design optimization, and MV collection system performance—from early-stage development through financing, construction, commissioning, and into operations.
• The role requires a strong balance of high voltage substation & collection system design, power system studies, field-level equipment understanding, and real-world troubleshooting experience, including testing. You will be expected to diagnose and resolve issues across protection systems, transformers, breakers, cables, and substation control systems.
• Beyond project delivery, you will lead root-cause analysis of system events and drive targeted upgrade and retrofit initiatives to improve fleet reliability, availability, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical review of HV substations (115kV–500kV), transmission interconnections, and MV collection systems (34.5kV–480V).
• Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to optimize design, reduce execution risk, and maintain schedule and cost targets.
• Own utility interconnection scope, including review of applications, steady-state and dynamic models, and technical negotiations with ISOs/utilities (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT).
• Lead field-informed troubleshooting of system events, including relay operations, misoperations, nuisance trips, and equipment failures.
• Perform root-cause analysis using relay event reports, oscillography, Substation SCADA data, and equipment diagnostics (e.g., DGA, infrared, insulation testing).
• Define and implement upgrade and retrofit projects, including protection setting changes, control system tuning, equipment replacement, and design corrections to improve reliability and performance.
• Provide NERC and regional regulatory (CAISO/ERCOT) compliance support, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to PRC and related standards.
• Support Operations with ongoing technical issue resolution and performance optimization across the fleet.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols.
• Witness and evaluate FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Support EPC RFPs and supply agreements by defining enforceable technical requirements.
• Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and project financing.
• Drive cross-functional coordination to resolve permitting, regulatory, and technical constraints.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience leading technical scope for HV substations (345kV–500kV) and MV collection systems (up to 34.5kV) within an IPP, EPC, or engineering firm.
• Proven experience managing EPCs, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams through project lifecycle execution.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve plant and substation issues using relay data, SCADA, inverter logs, plant historian and equipment diagnostics, and drive fixes through to implementation.
• Direct working knowledge of major power system equipment, including operation, failure modes, and troubleshooting:
• Strong working knowledge of NERC PRC & MOD standards and regional requirements (CAISO, ERCOT) related to plant operation and compliance.
• Deep understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and design trade-offs (technical vs cost vs schedule).
• Solid foundation in power system studies and modeling.
• Proficiency with steady-state modeling tools (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills for technical and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards.
• PE license preferred.
• Preferred working knowledge of PSSE, PowerWorld, and PSCAD but not mandatory.
• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Masters or PhD is a plus.

Skills

Required

• Power system studies
• Field-level equipment understanding
• Troubleshooting and testing
• NERC PRC & MOD standards
• CAISO/ERCOT regional requirements
• Advanced Excel
• NEC, NESC, IEEE standards

Preferred

• PE license
• PSSE, PowerWorld, PSCAD

Benefits

• We care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you:
• Compensation: USD $227,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)
• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Maven
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, Wellhub+, Perkspot, and One Medical
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