Clearway Energy Looking for Protection and Controls Engineer (Hybrid) at Scottsdale, AZ  Full Time

The Protection and Controls (P&C) Engineer will provide subject matter expertise on Clearway renewable energy projects (design protection schemes, provide setting calculations, configure SEL devices, perform power systems studies, etc.)

What You’ll Be Doing

Generation Fleet Support

• Support wind and solar fleet throughout the US in areas of high voltage maintenance and troubleshooting
• Apply knowledge of protection schemes and philosophies commonly applied to distribution substations
• Conduct and review power system calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance, and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection, and coordination, and relay loads calculations
• Single point of failure analysis and risk assessment
• Maintain files for site equipment, nameplate data, and relevant pictures of substation equipment
• Assist O&M team with remote troubleshooting, sometimes on nights and weekends
• Diagnose faults using protective relaying tools, such as SEL Quickset, AcSELerator, SEL Synchrowave, GE EnerVista
• Support the Electrical Engineering team more generally, to solve complex problems associated with renewable energy equipment

Plant NERC and ISO Support

• NERC support for the compliance group, utility solar plants and wind farms, and the plant operations center
• Analyze electrical fault reports and events verifying proper protective relay performance per PRC-004
• Consult and review equipment testing results and reports from contractors following substation outages
• Provide NERC technical evaluations or engineering reviews required for sites to comply with local standards, such as CAISO and ERCOT
• Protection System Maintenance Plan reviews and updates

What You’ll Bring

• Must understand electrical power generation and distribution
• Must be familiar with relay coordination and protection schemes
• Must be familiar with short circuit and arc flash analysis
• Must be knowledgeable with reactive power and load flow analysis
• Must be familiar with ground grid design and purpose
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical manuals, and test reports
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and Arc Flash hazards
• Knowledge of proper use of PPE, grounding equipment and switching equipment
• Knowledge of protective relay purpose, operation, fault analysis and event reporting
• Knowledge of thermography – use, training, reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of MV/HV breakers and disconnect operation, maintenance, and testing
• Knowledge of at least one (1) software tool, e.g., SKM, ETAP, PSSe, PSCAD, ASPEN for electrical design, power flow, short circuit, and transient analysis
• If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

Experience & Education

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related degree
• Hands-on experience in testing equipment using Doble, OMICRON, RTDS, and similar devices
• Familiarity with substation automation and communication with IT and OT network communication protocols (including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, and IEC 61850)
• Experience in configuring multiple vendors relay or RTU such as SEL, GE, SIEMENS
• Capable of managing small projects or tasks on a larger scale project and ability to mentor lesser experienced technicians
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate both internally and externally
• Experience with protective relaying tools, such as SEL Quickset, AcSELerator, SEL Synchrowave, GE EnerVista
• Experience with ETAP is preferred
• A minimum of three years of relevant in the power generation, transmission, or distribution sectors is preferred

Personal Attributes

• Must successfully function as a member of a team
• Must be able to maintain a professional and positive company image and positive relationships with owners, customers, internal contractors and external contractors
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• May be required to work flexible work hours
• Ability to travel up to 20%

What We’ll Bring

About Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own & operate more than 8 gigawatts of renewable & conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for one future, Clearway’s 6.9 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, & energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Denver, CO & Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Salary is dependent on location & relevant demonstrated experience. Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our .