Jobs · Information Technology · North Carolina

Senior Electrical Engineer

SunEnergy1 · Bethel, NC · 5 days ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform design review of electrical drawings, studies, and equipment specifications, contributing engineering input on up to 30% of overall electrical design
  • Manage and coordinate outside engineering firms to ensure design deliverables meet project timelines, technical standards, and SunEnergy1 quality expectations
  • Conduct quality assurance on electrical installations, including substations, transmission lines, and collection systems
  • Develop and review equipment specifications in support of procurement and construction activities
  • Travel to job sites as needed (up to 20%) to support design verification, construction quality oversight, and field coordination
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, procurement, and construction, to support on-time project delivery

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 5–7 years of professional experience, or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and 3–5 years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience with design review, including drawings, technical studies, equipment specifications, and electrical design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Prioritize experience performing quality assurance on electrical installations, including substations, transmission lines, and collection systems
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain PE licensure within one year of hire
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to job sites

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, or renewable energy infrastructure
  • Familiarity with high-voltage substation design (138 kV and above) and protection relaying
  • Working knowledge of interconnection processes, including MISO, PJM, ERCOT, or other regional transmission organizations

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