Requirements
hv/mv
scada
protection
10+ years
bachelor's
microsoft office
The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of HV/MV substations, transmission, SCADA, protection and control systems, and can balance operational risk, safety, cost and reliability. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical experience, plus 10+ years of progressive HV/substation work, is required.
Successful team members are self‑starting, organized, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment. They demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and are willing to travel up to 50 % to support operational and construction projects.
- Solution‑oriented mindset balancing risk, safety, cost, and reliability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across operations, construction, engineering, and compliance while meeting deadlines.
- Capability to troubleshoot complex HV/MV issues, implement corrective actions, and communicate lessons to technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Deep understanding of HV/MV substations, transmission, interconnection fundamentals, SCADA, and electrical codes.
- Strong knowledge of protection and control systems, including relay logic, settings, event reports, and disturbance analysis.
- Familiarity with Battery Energy Storage Systems, inverter‑based resources, and grid integration challenges (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or extensive technical field experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- 10+ years progressive experience in high‑voltage and substation operations, maintenance, commissioning, or engineering.
- Demonstrated substation operations and maintenance experience.
- High technical expertise in substation design, protection systems, and operation, plus understanding of utility‑scale solar facilities and HV/MV infrastructure.
- Ability to organize workload and priorities for self and team.
- Self‑starter able to work with limited supervision.
- Flexible approach in fast‑paced, changing business; maintain composure under pressure.
- Strong problem‑solver focusing on appropriate detail and proposing effective solutions.
- Quick learner of systems and processes.
- Willingness to take on transactional duties.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to travel up to 50 % for operational and construction projects.
Benefits
Lightsource bp offers competitive compensation of $135‑145k plus a 15 % annual bonus, comprehensive health benefits from day one, retention bonuses, four weeks of vacation, a 401(k) with a 3 % employer contribution, hybrid office schedule, phone and commuter reimbursements, and additional lifestyle savings options.
- Competitive salary $135‑145k plus 15 % annual bonus.
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting day one with zero employee‑only premiums.
- Retention bonuses.
- Four weeks vacation, three weeks sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) with 3 % nonelective employer contribution.
- Hybrid work schedule: office Tues‑Thu, remote Mon & Fri.
- Monthly phone bill reimbursement up to $100 and commuter benefit up to $150.
- Lifestyle Savings Account and additional benefits.
Training + Development
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