Senior Associate DER Engineer

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required.
• Experience in the design and construction of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems design, PV + Storage systems designs, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design, and Microgrid designs.
• Utility Scale PV system design experience preferred.
• Ability to evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis.
• Medium-Voltage (15 kV and below) design experience required, protective relaying experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Working Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Working Knowledge of Procore.
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
• Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and train project engineers on DER-specific design principles and technical skills.
• Identify and allocate engineering resources to optimize project timelines and meet critical deadlines.
• Conduct regular performance and goal reviews with direct reports, aligning them with project objectives.
• Project & Design Management
• Lead the design and implementation of various DER projects, including solar, battery storage, microgrids, and other renewable energy solutions for key clients and industry sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in DER project design and delivery.
• Oversee engineering analyses that support both pre-design efforts and sales proposals, ensuring alignment with DER objectives.
• Technical Excellence & Standards Development
• Develop and maintain technical standards for DER projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
• Provide clear direction on DER design requirements and deadlines to team members, coordinating work to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the professional growth of junior engineers through training in DER design standards and project-specific technologies.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique DER needs and aligning project scopes and solutions accordingly.
• Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless interconnection and compliance for DER installations, proactively addressing any technical or regulatory challenges.
• Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive DER innovation and enhance service delivery.
• Project Oversight & Financial Accountability
• Collaborate with estimating and construction teams to optimize project budgets and reduce costs, particularly on design-build DER projects.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution, from proposal preparation and scope alignment to monitoring financial health and achieving project milestones.