Project Engineer- Electrical Renewables

About the role

This position can be based out of Grand Rapids or Northville. Join us to shape communities, collaborate with passionate professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you’re not just an Employee but an Owner.

How This Role Is Unique

NTH is seeking an Electrical Renewables Project Engineer for a key position in our newly formed Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. This position is intended to be based out of our Grand Rapids office, with potential for an experienced and independent candidate to work out of our Northville or Lansing offices. This is an exciting seller-doer type role. The right candidate will have the opportunity to bid, manage, and execute engineering projects, and develop strong client relationships and repeat business specifically in utility-scale renewable energy, BESS, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure markets. This position naturally provides opportunities to develop subject matter expertise, project management capability, client relationships, and leadership skills within the division. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help build NTH’s Electrical Engineering Power and Utilities Division. The right candidate will not only help establish the Division’s client base and reputation, but help develop its internal culture, standards, and operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4-year university. Study concentration in electric power, controls, or renewable energy preferred.
• Michigan P.E. License or ability to obtain one in 12 months.
• Ability and desire to manage projects and own outcomes.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical power, renewable energy, construction, or industrial maintenance fields.
• 2+ years of design or project experience specifically related to renewable energy generation, BESS, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, or utility interconnection.
• Experience preparing engineering proposals, fee estimates, schedules, or budgets.
• Ability to work independently and safely in utility, industrial, and construction environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and create complex electrical drawings including one-lines, 3-lines, and control schematics.
• Experience with electrical substation or renewable energy projects.
• Experience with PVsyst or similar renewable modeling tools.
• Experience modeling electrical systems in ETAP or similar software.
• Experience with SEL protective relays.
• Experience supporting utility interconnection studies, utility coordination, or renewable energy permitting activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD design software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing engineering or construction projects.
• Field experience in electrical substations, power plants, renewable energy or industrial facilities.
• Experience with PVsyst or similar renewable modeling tools.
• Experience modeling electrical systems in ETAP or similar software.
• Experience with SEL protective relays.
• Experience supporting utility interconnection studies, utility coordination, or renewable energy permitting activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other CAD design software.