Alternative Energy Engineer or Designer

Cta Agency • Missoula, MT

115d • $78,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join us to design places that make a difference. As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve. As an Alternative Energy Engineer or Designer, you will be responsible for the design of alternative power generation and storage projects, including solar, micro-hydro, combined heat and power (CHP), and utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role will expose you to both utility-scale power generation and storage projects as well as building-coupled generation and storage systems. Successful candidates will have experience with behind-the-meter, grid-tied, and remote grid power generation and storage initiatives. You should be capable of sizing systems to meet project objectives and performing all necessary designs and calculations to complete construction documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 8 years of job-related experience including power generation, power distribution, and code design compliance.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by reciprocity) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office (not applicable to designer role).
• Knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, Autocad, Bluebeam, PVSyst, Homer Pro, Homer Grid, ETAP (or Equal), Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written, verbal communication and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems design including owner operated generation, AC & DC distribution design, and load calculations.

Responsibilities

• Electronically draft plans, sections, and details under the direction of the Project Engineer or independently.
• Design for various types of power generation including but not limited to Solar, Micro Hydro, Small Scale Wind, and Combined Heat and Power.
• Possess an understanding of building and site electrical distribution system design.
• Possess an understanding of underground Medium-Voltage distribution design.
• Devise one-line and three-line diagrams for projects that include low voltage and medium voltage information.
• Understand and perform short circuit and arc flash studies using computer-based programs (ETAP/SKM or Equal).
• Perform Solar Generation calculations using PVSyst or Equal Program.
• Understand and size systems for both utility scale and building connected power generation plants using Homer Pro/Grid.
• Comprehend the NEC codes and the application of them on project designs.
• Comprehend both the IFC and NFPA 855 for Solar and Battery Storage system design requirements.
• Edit project specifications for divisions 26 and division 27.
• Potentially be responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Possibly be responsible for helping with interviewing and training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $78,000 to $95,000.
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus.
• Excellent employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree