Principal Engineer, Electrical

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all electrical engineering efforts to ensure deliverables are submitted on time, comply with client and regulatory requirements, meet quality standards, and align with budget and constructability expectations
• Conduct and review electrical engineering designs and studies to develop deliverables and act as Engineer of Record for one or more projects simultaneously
• Lead, manage, and mentor the electrical design team on the technical delivery of PV and BESS projects
• Develop, implement and continuously improve a robust set of design standards, templates and best practices
• Recruit and mentor electrical engineering team members that embody Signal Energy’s Core Principles
• Champion innovation and creativity in design tools, processes and plant technology to keep Signal Energy an industry leader in PV and BESS engineering, procurement and construction
• Maintain knowledge of current and pending industry codes and standards; incorporate same into design tools and processes
• Interface with clients and other stakeholders to optimize project design and value; be the go-to expert for technical solutions
• Support pursuits with input on conceptual designs and engineering budgets
• Support Operations through resolution of RFIs, field changes and other design-related issues, including technical evaluations of any proposed changes to project design requirements, material specifications or means and methods
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil, structural and high voltage design packages

Attributes and Competencies

• Technical expertise in Electrical Engineering, including the preparation and assembling of plans, studies, calculations and specifications
• Effective leader focused on developing and empowering team but willing to get “in the trenches” when necessary to meet objectives
• Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities
• Driven by desire to continuously improve processes, tools and technology
• Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative problem solver with the ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering
• 10+ years of power system design and engineering, including 5+ years in PV or BESS
• Professional Engineer license (one or more US states)
• Experience leading a team of engineers and designers
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards
• Proficiency in applicable engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst/SAM, and relevant electrical system analysis software preferred
• EPC experience preferred