Senior Electrical Engineer

Brookfield Renewable Power Inc., wholly-owned by Brookfield Asset Management Inc., has more than 100 years of experience as an owner, operator and developer of hydroelectric power facilities.  Its total portfolio includes more than 160 generating facilities with approximately 4,000 megawatts of capacity. It also has a significant hydroelectric and wind project pipeline.

Brookfield Renewable Power's operations are primarily located in North America and Brazil.  Brookfield Asset Management Inc., focused on property, power and infrastructure assets, has approximately US$80 billion of assets under management and is listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges under the symbols BAM and BAM.A, respectively, and on Euronext Amsterdam under the symbol BAMA.

For more information, please visit Brookfield Renewable Power's website and Brookfield Asset Management's website.  

Position Overview:

This position will serve as subject matter expert for electrical engineering projects from concept to due diligence/research, detail of design and development, testing, implementation and handover.

Responsibilities: 

This position is part of a multi-disciplinary team and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Practice safe work habits and sound environmental principles in all areas of responsibility
• Research and recommend suitable solutions, improvements and methods and estimate costs and timescales and assist in implementation
• Prepare and communicate designs, specifications, work processes and procedures and standards to be used
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory licenses, permits, and codes of operation 
• Liaise and collaborate with others in engineering team and related positions, entities, and resources and identify and communicate related requirements 
• Interpret related data
• Provide presentations and documentation/reports as needed
• Serve as a resource for BRP development and operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
• P.E. License preferred
• Minimum 7 years extensive related experience, preferably in hydropower generation
• High voltage knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of hydroelectric power generation, transmission and distribution
• Knowledge of related industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA a
• knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and Safety/Environmental rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of new technologies
• Proficient in Microsoft office products including Word, Power Point, Outlook and Project
• Proficient with engineering programs and software
• Excellent reasoning ability, critical thinking skills and organizational abilit
• Willingness and ability to work well in a team environment as well as work alone
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel

Compensation: Brookfield Renewable Power offers a competitive total compensation package as well as benefits and 401K plan.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2009 

To Apply: 

We are looking for action-oriented, self-motivated individuals with the required experience and qualifications. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE THE REFERENCE No.: BRPMA09-004 ON THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR REPLY. Brookfield Renewable Power would like to thank all applicants.  Those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Brookfield Renewable Power
200 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Suite 300
Marlborough, MA  01752

An Equal Opportunity Employer