Senior HV Engineer - Level 4
Qcells Usa Corp.
Lead high‑voltage substation design, interconnection studies, and regulatory compliance.
15 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
EPC
Project Development
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Utility‑scale solar
Sector Specialisms
Utility-Scale Solar
Energy Storage
Commercial & Industrial Energy Solutions
Government Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Energy Management
Grid Services
Role
What you would be doing
substation design
scada integration
protection systems
interconnection studies
commissioning support
qa/qc
- Mentor and train junior engineers, ensuring best practices in HV system design, interconnection studies, and relay coordination.
- Drive continuous improvement in substation safety, switching operations, and system resilience.
- Optimize substation land use, safety clearances, and grounding methodologies to enhance system efficiency.
- Lead technical discussions with permitting agencies, resolving compliance issues and ensuring project viability.
- Support construction teams during substation commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues and validating system performance.
- Lead design and execution of high-voltage substations, ensuring optimal grid integration of PV and BESS assets.
- Engage with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs to accelerate interconnection approvals and optimize grid support strategies.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC, and FERC regulations for transmission-level interconnection.
- Lead SCADA system integration efforts, supporting remote monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Oversee protection and control system development, ensuring relay settings and breaker coordination align with grid reliability requirements.
- Perform complex interconnection studies, including load flow, contingency analysis, transient over-voltage, transient stability, and harmonic distortion evaluations.
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables, ensuring design accuracy and constructability.
What you bring
pe license
autocad
etap/easypower
electrical engineering
6+ years
hv expertise
- Travel: up to 30% as needed
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Certifications: PE License or relevant advanced HV certifications (Preferred).
- AutoCAD (Advanced).
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- 6+ years of experience in HV substation design, interconnection planning, and regulatory compliance.
- ETAP, EasyPower, or similar (Proficient).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s preferred.
- Regular attendance,in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Software Skills:
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Advanced expertise in HV equipment specification, protection settings, and transmission grid interconnection.
- Regular professional, office business setting
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Company
Overview
- A prominent player in the solar energy industry, known for pioneering clean, renewable energy solutions.
- Delivers cutting-edge photovoltaic technology to commercial, residential, and utility-scale projects in North America.
- Specializes in large-scale solar power systems, offering solar modules, storage solutions, and services to optimize energy efficiency.
- Drives projects that help reduce carbon footprints and increase energy independence in the United States.
- Leverages decades of experience in the solar sector, delivering reliable and innovative products as part of a global group.
- Notable projects include utility-scale solar farms and storage solutions, transforming how communities and businesses harness renewable energy.
- Plays a key role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure by collaborating with stakeholders to deploy sustainable energy systems nationwide.
- Customer Centricity
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions, a critical step toward reducing global climate impact.
- Globally leading in solar innovation and energy efficiency.
- Investing in renewable energy projects across the U.S. to enhance clean energy access.
- Solar panel manufacturing with a focus on reducing carbon footprint.
- Advancing energy storage technology to support grid stability and renewable energy adoption.
- Fostering a culture of inclusion where employees of diverse backgrounds are valued
- Promoting equal opportunity in hiring, leadership, and professional development
- Specific gender diversity statistics not disclosed
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