Electrical Engineering Technical Lead

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and/or operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States and is currently seeking electrical engineering candidates to join a growing, nimble, and diverse team of mechanical and electrical engineers. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience and preference will be given to candidates with power generation experience. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform a broad range of work tasks with guidance and support from other engineering and management staff. A representative cross section of anticipated responsibilities is presented below. 

  Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare specifications and other engineering documents to procure and install a wide variety of hydro-electric equipment and systems. 
• Plan and direct hydro-electric equipment installation, assembly, and disassembly. 
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform root cause analysis. 
• Evaluate, select and specify the components required to refurbish and/or upgrade hydro-electric equipment. 
• Represent the company at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests related to hydro-electric systems. 
• Direct contractors and hydro project staff at facilities to accomplish equipment repair and upgrades. 
• Provide operations & maintenance recommendations for hydro-electric systems. 
• Manage project implementation and complete projects on-time and on-budget 
• Direct contractor resources to execute projects
• Serve as the lead technical reviewer on any work designed or scoped by other electrical engineers 

Hydro-electric equipment and duties within the scope of this position includes but is not limited to generators, governors, excitation systems, generator circuit breakers, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, motors, control boxes, relay panels, lighting systems, power distribution systems and components, instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, temperature, vibration), and diesel engine-generator sets. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge of electrical safety principles and best practices 
• Experience troubleshooting issues with operating systems in the field 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently 
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings including single-line diagram, schematics, block, and wiring among different standards 
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, NFPA and ASTM 
• Previous hands-on experience, including panel building and wiring, including testing (debug), installation and commissioning of electrical equipment in different systems 
• Automation experience, including PLC and HMI, preferable Allen-Bradley and Rockwell. SCADA knowledge is a plus. Controls networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet (fundamental) 
• Experience with troubleshooting and testing tools, such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, process calibrators, megger, and their usage. Auxiliary test equipment like thermal cameras and infrared temperature monitors is an advantage. 
• Simple understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and a few mechanical components is a plus. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Self-starter, motivated and innate drive to succeed. 

Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or 15+ years of experience) 
• Travel as required for project supervision and execution (~30%) 
• Ability to perform operational tasks. Operational tasks may include:  
• The ability to climb ladders and to be at heights. 
• The ability and dexterity to manipulate various size components from valves to small electrical switches to computer keyboards. 
• The ability to "handle" quick changing situations under stress. 
• The ability to work on or near water.