Electrical Engineer - Level 4
Qcells EPC · United States · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Senior Electrical Engineer - Level 4 is responsible for leading electrical system design, interconnection planning, and grid compliance for multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This role requires advanced expertise in high-voltage engineering, substation design, protection schemes, and power system stability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee comprehensive electrical system designs, ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements.
- Optimize transformer configurations, grounding methods, and cable routing strategies.
- Conduct protective relay coordination studies, transient analysis, and dynamic system modeling.
- Design switchgear, relay protection schemes, and substation electrical layouts.
- Lead power system studies, including reactive power compensation, fault ride-through, and voltage control.
- Evaluate grid support functionalities of inverters and energy storage to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide technical assessments for SCADA/EMS integration, cybersecurity requirements, and data acquisition systems.
- Oversee QA/QC verification for electrical designs, ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards.
- Engage with procurement teams to select high-voltage equipment, ensuring technical compliance and cost optimization.
- Lead on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance validation of electrical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC CIP, FERC, UL, and interconnection rules.
- Interface with utilities and grid operators to secure interconnection approvals and resolve compliance issues.
- Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on electrical design best practices, modeling techniques, and project execution.
- Develop standardized engineering processes for electrical system design and interconnection planning.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in power system engineering, high-voltage design, and interconnection studies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
- Advanced expertise in power system stability, protection design, and grid compliance.
- Software Skills: AutoCAD (Advanced), SKM, ETAP, EasyPower (Proficient).
- Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred).
Qualifications
- Passionate about renewable energy and sustainability.
- Experience with solar and BESS project development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
Skills
- High-voltage engineering.
- Substation design.
- Protection schemes.
- Power system stability.
- Grid compliance.
- Interconnection technical requirements.
- SCADA/EMS integration.
- Security requirements.
- Data acquisition systems.
Benefits
As an employee at Qcells USA Corp, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- Paid time off.
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Pay
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
Schedule
This position is remote and works Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Travel up to 30% as needed.