Onward Energy · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Power Generation
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expOnward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. The Electrical Engineer will provide technical guidance for engineering issues related to the maintenance and optimization of generation facilities and lead engineering, procurement, and construction activities on power plant improvement projects.
Oil and GasRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Jaunice Wilson
Responsibilities
Have experience in utility-scale power, power generation, renewable energy, protection and control design, power system studies, construction, and equipment specification development
Execute and lead power system studies using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar modeling software (including short circuit, load flow, coordination, arc flash)
Provide real-time, interactive, direct technical support to generation sites in all areas of system protection, such as locating faults, creating protective relaying recommendations, and performing technical studies
Develops presentations for senior management and recommends and implements changes for best practices
Develop and maintain NERC deliverables for standards like MOD and FAC, and other utility regulatory requirements
Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits
Provides input to plant managers for annual budgets and spending requirements for maintenance, safety, and efficiency improvements of generation facilities
Provides operating and maintenance standards to improve the operating reliability and efficiency of generating facilities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Must hold a PE license. In lieu of PE license, must have a minimum of five (5) applicable years of experience years as a practicing engineer
Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree
Four (4) years of related experience in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
Extensive knowledge of major power plant components, controls, and protection systems, root cause analysis, and risk analysis
Leadership role in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of technical issues
Strong analytical and critical thinking capability
Exceptional verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction
Effective time management and organizational skill, keen multi-tasking capabilities, and attention to detail
Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Valid U.S. Driver's license with acceptable MVR history
Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls, and tools
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders, stairways, and work off of platforms
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and steel-toe boots
Able to hear (at some dB limit of loss) in order to hear plant alarms, equipment condition, and to receive oral instructions
Able to see to determine plant operating conditions and to avoid safety hazards
Ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits
Market-competitive compensation
Health
Life insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Company
Onward Energy
Onward Energy is an independent power generator.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Patrick Welch
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Chris Riker
Senior Vice President Operations
Recent News
2025-04-16
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