Electrical Engineer - Solar (Multiple Locations)

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
• Model electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Model grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
• Design electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Research and compile related data as required for each project.
• Coordinate with local authority having jurisdictions on permitting requirements.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations in support of project execution.
• Act as a field engineer on construction sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, and 4 years of electrical engineering experience.
• OR a bachelor's degree in electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 4 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• OR a master's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related Engineering Technology and 4 years of demonstrated experience performing detailed electrical engineering design for utility scale solar plants (> 5MW).
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including team building, collaboration, and organization.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills include Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs, and other analysis programs.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license encouraged.

Pay

Compensation: $105,000.00-170,000.00 Yearly

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time