Remote Engine Performance Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain-from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $95,200 - $158,700 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $105,000 - $115,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job: 

Power Systems Engineer serves as the primary technical specialist for renewable asset operations, providing advanced troubleshooting, performance analysis, and technical leadership to ensure optimal system performance. This role combines deep technical expertise from field engineering, performance engineering with operational oversight to drive asset optimization. The Power Systems Engineer combines real time, remote troubleshooting, analysis and active resolution for Field and OCC teams. The engineer will work closely with all Operational Technology teams, Performance and Reliability Engineering teams, and Field Engineering teams to drive positive business outcomes.

Education/Experience  -

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in field engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• 5+ years of direct technical field engineering and operations experience required.
• Engineering background with renewable energy focus preferred.
• Experience or in-depth knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, utility electrical generation relationships and regulations.
• Evidence of problem-solving skills and improving the day-to-day operations of a department
• Must have a working knowledge of IT systems.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities -

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate with all levels, from senior management to front-line operational technology and field personnel.
• Excellent presentation and IT skills are required.
• Experience with Real-time troubleshooting + remote resolution.
• Direct field experience in renewable energy.
• Ability to independently solve complex issues.
• NERC Certification Preferred
• Background in both field operations and engineering analysis
• Working knowledge of Aspen OSI Monarch SCADA, AVEVA PI, Power BI, SCADA systems (Ignition, RTAC Controllers, PLC logic controllers, etc.) and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:

Working Conditions:

85% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 15% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors' and/or internal customers' sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings.

• 5+ years of direct technical field engineering and operations experience required.
• Engineering background with renewable energy focus preferred.

Education/Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in field engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
• Experience or in-depth knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, utility electrical generation relationships and regulations.
• Evidence of problem-solving skills and improving the day-to-day operations of a department
• Must have a working knowledge of IT systems.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• The ability to communicate with all levels, from senior management to front-line operational technology and field personnel.
• Excellent presentation and IT skills are required.
• Experience with Real-time troubleshooting + remote resolution.
• Direct field experience in renewable energy.
• Ability to independently solve complex issues.
• NERC Certification Preferred
• Background in both field operations and engineering analysis
• Working knowledge of Aspen OSI Monarch SCADA, AVEVA PI, Power BI, SCADA systems (Ignition, RTAC Controllers, PLC logic controllers, etc.) and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements: None