NERC P&C Engineer

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, LRE owns and operates over 30 utility‑scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

The NERC P&C Engineer (P3) provides electrical engineering support to the Leeward portfolio of operating plants’ projects. The main responsibility is to develop solutions that enhance the overall safety and reliability of wind, solar and BESS plants while meeting company guidelines, regulatory compliance, and project deadlines. The role reports directly to the Engineering Manager – Electrical.

• Develop and maintain NERC PRC deliverables for regulatory compliance.
• Perform protection system coordination studies and validate relay settings.
• Design and review protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation assets.
• Conduct fault studies and short‑circuit analyses.
• Monitor compliance with NERC PRC standards and prepare audit‑ready documentation.
• Investigate protection system misoperations and implement corrective actions per PRC‑004.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external utilities for inter‑entity studies.
• Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits.
• Maintain accurate records of relay settings, coordination studies, and misoperation analyses.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing protective coordination, reducing downtime, and enhancing system operation.
• Create detailed reports for internal and regulatory review, highlighting the performance and effectiveness of protection systems.
• Manage multiple projects and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Ensure on‑site presence in the office a minimum of three days per week; hybrid remote work two days per week is permissible with manager and policy approval.

• 4‑Year Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree a plus).
• 4–6 years of experience in protection and control engineering, preferably in a NERC‑regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of NERC PRC standards, protection system coordination studies, and relay settings validation.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills for fault and short‑circuit analyses.
• Strong communication skills for preparing audit reports and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection system data for NERC PRC reports.
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed, and capable of managing technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience interacting with outside vendors and managing project priorities in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with HV substation equipment (69kV to 525kV) and SEL relay panels.
• Practical knowledge of Protection & Control, SEL relays, and P&C design.
• Ability to communicate clearly to non‑engineers.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future; employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.