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What You Can Expect At ENGIE, we are accelerating the energy transition by building utility-scale renewable energy projects across North America. Our team designs and delivers wind, solar, and energy storage facilities that power communities and protect our planet. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Advisor – Substations & Protection to lead substation and protection & control engineering across our utility-scale renewables portfolio. In this role, you won't just review designs, you will help define engineering standards, influence major equipment and procurement decisions, and shape how projects are designed, built, and operated. Working closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, EPC partners, and equipment suppliers, you will make a direct impact on the reliable delivery of clean energy infrastructure across North America. What You Will Do • Lead the development and continuous improvement of substation and protection & control specifications, standards, and design requirements across utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects • Manage external engineering firms and EPC subcontractors to achieve the highest standards of engineering quality and project execution • Direct design reviews of high voltage substations and transmission protection schemes, including relay one-lines, three-line diagrams, ground grids, and wiring diagrams • Develop and update internal engineering standards in collaboration with Operations Engineering to drive continuous improvement and standardization • Coordinate engineering design efforts with EPC partners and owners’ engineers, reviewing submittals and ensuring alignment with project requirements • Support procurement in running RFPs and managing long-lead material acquisition such as main power transformers and HV breakers • Serve as a technical subject matter expert for substation and protection engineering, providing guidance on emerging technologies, industry standards, and regional transmission requirements across ERCOT, MISO, PJM, and CAISO What You’ll Bring • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; concentration or demonstrated experience in power systems engineering preferred • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in electrical substation engineering and design supporting utility, transmission, renewable generation, or industrial power systems, including experience with high-voltage substations (69kV+ preferred, 138kV+ strongly preferred) • Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems • Experience performing power system analysis, relay coordination, and protection studies using tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS®E, PSLF, or similar software • Knowledge of engineering standards including (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI), and reliability frameworks (NERC/FERC) • Working knowledge of protective relay platforms, including SEL and GE systems • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, vendors, and project teams • Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, not a requirement Additional Details • This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for remote working • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies • Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips Compensation Salary Range: $117,300 – $179,860 USD annually This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate. ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location. At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more . Why ENGIE? ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure! ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status. This role is eligible for sponsorship. The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. #LI-DM1

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What You Can Expect
Lead the development and continuous improvement of substation and protection & control specifications, standards, and design requirements across utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects
Manage external engineering firms and EPC subcontractors to achieve the highest standards of engineering quality and project execution
Direct design reviews of high voltage substations and transmission protection schemes, including relay one-lines, three-line diagrams, ground grids, and wiring diagrams
Develop and update internal engineering standards in collaboration with Operations Engineering to drive continuous improvement and standardization
Coordinate engineering design efforts with EPC partners and owners’ engineers, reviewing submittals and ensuring alignment with project requirements
Support procurement in running RFPs and managing long-lead material acquisition such as main power transformers and HV breakers
What You’ll Bring
Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems
Experience performing power system analysis, relay coordination, and protection studies using tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS®E, PSLF, or similar software
Knowledge of engineering standards including (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI), and reliability frameworks (NERC/FERC)
Working knowledge of protective relay platforms, including SEL and GE systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, vendors, and project teams
Additional Details
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; concentration or demonstrated experience in power systems engineering preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus, not a requirement

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