About this role
IPX Power is a clean energy company that develops and operates large-scale energy resources. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the technical execution of high-voltage switchyards and substations for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, ensuring compliance with utility standards and managing critical engineering decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical program lifecycle for the design, engineering, and execution of HV substations and switchyards (115kV–500kV), ensuring all designs strictly adhere to interconnecting utility standards and specifications
- Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, utilities, equipment vendors, and EPCs to manage utility interconnection requirements, design approvals, and switchyard handover processes
- Drive clear Divisions of Responsibility (DOR) matrices between the IPP, EPCs, and interconnecting utilities to solidify technical boundaries and delivery schedules
- Continuously audit program health to identify engineering or execution gaps and deploy proactive countermeasures to ensure successful switchyard energization and handover
- Direct EPCs, Engineers of Record, and consultants to optimize substation and transmission designs, reduce execution risk, and maintain schedule and cost targets
- Own the utility interconnection scope, including the technical review of applications, steady-state/dynamic models, and technical negotiations with ISOs and utilities (e.g.,CAISO, ERCOT)
- Provide NERC and regional regulatory (CAISO/ERCOT) compliance support, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to PRC, MOD, and related standards
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, EPC exhibits, and testing protocols
- Witness and evaluate FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energization activities
- Support EPC RFPs and supply agreements by defining enforceable technical requirements and evaluating vendor proposals
- Contribute to Independent Engineer (IE) diligence and technical documentation for project financing
Requirements:
- Minimum 12+ years of experience leading technical scope and engineering programs for HV substations (345kV–500kV) and MV collection systems within an IPP, Utility, EPC, or engineering firm
- Proven experience managing EPCs, consultants, major equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams through a project's lifecycle
- Direct experience with FACTS & Series Compensation, including fixed series capacitors for high-voltage transmission lines, SVCs, STATCOMs, and other Flexible AC Transmission Systems
- Strong working knowledge of NERC PRC & MOD standards and regional requirements (CAISO, ERCOT) related to transmission facility and plant operational compliance
- Deep understanding of HV/MV equipment, protection and control schemes, metering, substation SCADA, and design trade-offs (technical vs. cost vs. schedule)
- Solid foundation in power system studies and working knowledge of steady-state modeling tools (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT, CDEGS, Aspen, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills for technical, performance, and financial analysis
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE)
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (or related field); Masters or PhD is a plus
- PE (Professional Engineer) license is highly preferred