Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support our Renewables Division. The position involves designing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including plant layout, selecting system hardware, optimizing systems, determining power generation and interconnection requirements, and leading the electrical engineering for projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering of commercial and utility scale solar projects and ensure project electrical design budget is met
• Responsible for contractual electrical engineering scope, verify incorporation into design, and coordinate change orders with project manager
• Ensure project deliverables for electrical engineering scope are met
• Assist project managers in responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) by preparing proposal scope and fees for electrical engineering
• Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors
• Schedule and plan necessary resources for projects weekly
• Perform and lead electrical engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects, serving as the primary electrical contact for clients
• Oversee project electrical team resources and be responsible for staff performing electrical calculations and studies such as short circuit, load flow calculations, and voltage drop
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and code enforcement officers
• QA/QC of design work performed on projects for which you are the lead electrical engineer responsible for the project
• Maintain awareness of current equipment and industry best practices
• Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing dictate
• Support construction of projects by responding to contractor and owner requests including RFIs and submittal review
• Assist Market Directors as needed for marketing efforts and creation of marketing materials surrounding electrical engineering work
• Supervise, train, and/or mentor graduate engineers, staff engineers, and design technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering Program
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of an electrical power system modeling program(s)
• Approximately 4-10 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution, generation, and/or general electrical construction
• Working knowledge and ability to read and create construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills, including ability to write detailed technical reports with minimal oversight
• Experience with writing proposals, managing project budgets, invoices, and change order process, progress reports, managing project data, and communicating project requirements to client and internal stakeholders
• Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude
• Must be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines without supervision
• Ability to use AutoCAD in a limited capacity

Preferred Consideration

• Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of utility scale PV and/or wind plants
• NABCEP Certification
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in multiple states
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor)
• Proficiency with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software
• Experience with Helios 3D, PVcase, RatedPower, SolarFarmer, or other PV site layout software
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies or power systems

Benefits

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project demands.