Wind Collection Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Join to apply for the Wind Collection Electrical Engineer role at Westwood Professional Services . 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants. Overview Wind Collection Electrical Engineer Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Wind Collection Electrical Engineer to join our renewables team. The Electrical Engineer – Wind Collection serves as an engineer on the Balance of Plant (BOP) for on-shore wind farms. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards to produce electrical collection system layout plans, one-line diagrams, fiber optic single line diagrams, and low and medium voltage electrical construction drawings. Responsibilities include designing components such as switchgear, transformers, junction boxes, cables, duct banks, and splices. The candidate should be familiar with three-phase medium voltage power distribution engineering and power systems studies. Leadership skills to guide a team of junior engineers and designers are essential. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones is also required. Duties And Responsibilities Design of medium voltage systems (~35 kV), including:
Thermal analysis of underground cables Electrical loss calculations Short circuit and grounding analyses Fiber optic loss calculations Load flow, reactive power, harmonics, and arc flash studies Review of renewable energy interconnection requirements Develop technical specifications and bills of materials for BOP equipment. Produce installation instructions and construction details. Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines for integrated design. Maintain focus on high-quality deliverables, continuous improvement, and client communication, including attending technical review meetings. Required Experience At least 4 years of experience in medium voltage collection system design for renewable energy or underground power distribution. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Cymcap software. Experience with power system analysis tools like Digsilent Power Factory or ETAP. Familiarity with electric grounding analysis software such as WinIGS or CDEGS. Knowledge of NEC and National Electrical Safety Code. Understanding of wind turbine and wind collection technology trends. Salary range: $80,000 - $130,000 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr