Job Details

Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer provides technical support, design, technical evaluations and Electrical Project Engineering support for the Electricity Segment Power Plants. This responsibility involves a wide range of complex issues and small to medium capital improvement projects. The position requires proficiency in applying sound electrical engineering principles and a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment.

Essential Functions
• Support the Plants and the Projects teams in developing scope, electrical design, and budgets for facility capital improvement projects.
• Perform power system studies including arc flash studies at both new and operating facilities.
• Assist with the ordering of equipment and services by preparing equipment specifications and reviewing and commenting on supplier information.
• Develop procedures related to equipment maintenance, inspection, and testing.
• Provide engineering field support for maintenance and testing activities. Review, evaluate, and track equipment test results.
• Provide engineering field support during planned and/or forced outages.
• Provide engineering field support for equipment failures. Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures. Develop solutions and corrective actions based on the analysis.
• Ensure that electrical systems meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates field related activities in conjunction with Power Plant Management.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce safety procedures as required by ORMAT, CAPP, and OSHA.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat auto insurance carrier.
• Must be able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of working time) to Power Plant locations, including rural areas to work on projects.

Other Responsibilities
• Occasional to frequent travel to plants in the United States and International.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer license a plus.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in power generation, utility, mining, or heavy industry.
• Must have a high degree of initiative, ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience designing low and medium voltage power distribution systems including calculating equipment ratings, cable sizes, protection settings, etc.
• Experience using electrical system modeling software (ETAP preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of NERC Standards as applicable to Generator Owners and Generator Operators.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects.
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to work in plant operating areas including exposure to noise, vibrations, heat and cold.
• Must be able to wear any required protective equipment, as required by safety procedures and regulations.
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• The ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
• The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and dirt roads.