Electrical Engineer – Power Generation

Onward Energy

. Provide operations engineering support across Onward Energy’s solar, wind, and thermal generating assets .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operations engineering support for solar, wind, and thermal generating assets, with a strong focus on electrical safety, NERC compliance, and troubleshooting technical issues. Proficient in performing studies using ETAP and leading root cause analysis while effectively communicating technical information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeNERC Compliance ExperienceETAP ProficiencyProtective Relaying KnowledgeRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Short Circuit StudiesLoad Flow StudiesCoordination StudiesArc Flash Hazard AnalysisRelay Settings DevelopmentElectrical TroubleshootingTechnical ReviewPlant SupportElectrical Equipment KnowledgeRisk Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ETAPSKM Power ToolsEasyPowerCOMTRADE FilesRelay Configuration Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationTransmissionDistributionNERC StandardsElectrical SafetyMaintenance and ReliabilityRoot Cause AnalysisElectrical Hazard MitigationOutage SupportContractor Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operations engineering support across Onward Energy’s solar, wind, and thermal generating assets
Review plant trip events using relay records, COMTRADE files, and plant reports to diagnose issues and recommend restoration actions
Provide real-time technical support to sites during events, including fault location and protective relaying recommendations
Determine root causes of electrical events and recommend corrective actions
Provide on-site outage support, oversee electrical contractors, and resolve issues in real time
Optimize relay settings and develop, review, and approve relay settings recommendations
Develop relay upgrade designs and review third-party protection and control designs
Perform short circuit, load flow, and coordination studies using ETAP
Perform arc flash hazard analyses and support electrical hazard mitigation
Review switching, isolation, and lockout/tagout procedures
Plan contingencies for critical assets such as main power transformers and high-voltage breakers
Develop substation and electrical distribution maintenance scopes; review maintenance and test results
Troubleshoot transformer alarms, relay alarms, breaker issues, and other operational electrical problems
Perform and assess NERC PRC, MOD, FAC, and related compliance studies and activities
Support NERC audits, RFIs, data submittals, self-certifications, and regulatory responses
Provide technical review and operational and reliability input for development and M&A activities
Develop broad technical-domain knowledge and improve group processes, procedures, and tools
Provide plant support during events and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
A PE license is preferred; in lieu of a PE license, a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing engineer is required
Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
Working knowledge across system protection, arc flash and electrical safety, maintenance and reliability, and NERC compliance
Experience executing short circuit, load flow, coordination, and arc flash studies using ETAP, SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, or similar modeling software
Knowledge of protective relaying, including settings development and review, relay configuration, and event record analysis
Strong working knowledge of NERC reliability standards relevant to generation, including PRC, MOD, and FAC families
Experience supporting NERC audits, self-certifications, RFIs, and periodic data submittals
Extensive knowledge of major power plant electrical equipment, controls, and protection systems, plus root cause and risk analysis
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and lead root cause analysis of technical issues
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Ability to make decisions and take action without specific direction
Effective time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable MVR history
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities during the employment process