Electrical Engineer

Description

Enlight is a leading global renewable energy company, developing, building, owning and operating large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across the U.S., Europe and MENA. 

We're growing, and looking for talented people to join us on the journey. 

Serves as the technical specialist for electrical systems across the operating portfolio, focusing on HV/MV infrastructure, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and electrical balance-of-plant equipment.

Provides engineering support for complex electrical failures, maintenance activities, inspections, technical modifications, and reliability-improvement initiatives.

Ensures electrical systems are maintained and operated in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, safety requirements, and industry best practices

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering Support

• Provides specialist engineering support to Asset Management and Field Operations on complex electrical issues.
• Supports troubleshooting and resolution of failures involving substations, transformers, switchgear, collection systems, protection systems, and related electrical equipment.
• Reviews technical data, test results, drawings, and equipment documentation to support diagnosis and decision-making.
• Defines technical recommendations and corrective actions and supports implementation through closure.
• Escalates significant electrical risks and recurring issues to the Technical Engineering Team Leader.

Electrical Maintenance & Reliability

• Reviews and supports preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for critical electrical equipment.
• Identifies recurring electrical failures, degradation trends, and reliability risks across the portfolio.
• Recommends condition-monitoring, testing, inspection, and maintenance improvements.
• Supports planning of major electrical maintenance activities and component replacements.
• Works with Field Operations to reduce electrical downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Inspections, Testing & Condition Assessment

• Defines and performs or oversees electrical inspections, testing, and condition assessments.
• Reviews inspection and test results and determines required corrective actions or further investigation.
• Supports specialized testing activities, including protection testing, transformer diagnostics, switchgear testing, and other relevant electrical assessments.
• Ensures significant findings are properly documented, prioritized, and tracked to closure.
• Coordinates specialized external electrical service providers where required.

Root Cause Analysis & Technical Investigations

• Leads or supports RCA of significant electrical failures and incidents.
• Reviews contractor, OEM, and external-advisor technical findings and challenges conclusions where appropriate.
• Identifies potential fleet-wide exposure arising from recurring electrical defects or failure mechanisms.
• Defines corrective and preventive actions based on technical findings.
• Ensures lessons learned are reflected in maintenance practices and technical standards.

Technical Standards, Safety & Quality

• Develops and maintains electrical technical standards, maintenance requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Supports compliance with electrical safety requirements, including switching procedures, LOTO, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Reviews maintenance quality and technical workmanship of contractors and service providers.
• Supports audits of electrical systems, maintenance practices, and contractor performance.
• Provides technical guidance and training to internal teams and contractors where required.

Projects, Modifications & Major Repairs

• Provides engineering support for major repairs, retrofits, equipment replacements, and electrical-system modifications.
• Reviews technical scopes, specifications, designs, and proposed solutions.
• Supports technical evaluation of suppliers, contractors, and equipment alternatives.
• Provides technical oversight during critical implementation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensures modifications are properly documented and integrated into asset documentation and maintenance requirements.

Operational Readiness & Handover

• Supports technical review and acceptance of electrical systems during handover of new assets and major upgrades.
• Reviews electrical documentation, testing records, protection settings, maintenance requirements, and outstanding technical issues.
• Identifies operational-readiness gaps and supports their closure before or following takeover.
• Provides feedback to Engineering and Construction to improve electrical design, maintainability, and reliability of future projects.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Timely resolution of significant electrical issues.
• Reduction in electrical failures and related downtime.
• Quality and closure of electrical RCA and corrective actions.
• Completion and quality of electrical inspections and condition assessments.
• Compliance with electrical technical and safety standards.
• Reliability of critical HV/MV equipment.
• Quality of electrical readiness and handover of new assets.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized academic institution - Mandatory
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, maintenance, or technical support of industrial or power generation facilities
• Proven experience with HV/MV electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and electrical infrastructure
• Experience in renewable energy facilities (PV, Wind, BESS) - Advantage
• Experience in operation and maintenance of electrical infrastructure - Significant advantage

Professional & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of HV/MV electrical equipment, maintenance practices, testing, and fault diagnostics
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical failures and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, protection settings, technical specifications, and test reports
• Familiarity with electrical safety procedures, LOTO, and applicable technical standards
• Experience working with OEMs, electrical contractors, and specialized testing providers
• Experience with electrical commissioning, inspections, and technical acceptance processes - Advantage

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a hands-on engineering approach
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to technical quality
• Excellent Hebrew and English communication skills, written and verbal
• Willingness to travel to operational sites as required