Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
Ampacity is building out a full electrical distribution offering - cable, grounding, conduit, terminations, and everything else needed for a kitted EBOS solution - and we need a Design Engineer to help lead it. You'll independently design, review, and sign off on electrical deliverables for live utility-scale solar projects: sizing MV cable and collection systems, building BOM packages, leading design reviews. You'll work directly with our PE-licensed Electrical Engineering Manager, with real ownership from day one - not just execution under close supervision. If you want to shape how a growing company builds its design processes and tooling, not just draft to spec, this is that role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of electrical design experience, with direct utility-scale solar experience required
- Working knowledge of BOS components (cable, harnesses, combiners) and relevant NEC articles (690, 691)
- Track record developing accurate BOMs and collaborating across structural/interdisciplinary teams
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and written/verbal communication
- Proficient in Excel; comfortable picking up new internal tools
- Able to work independently and own deliverables with minimal oversight
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD, PVFarm, or similar drafting/design tool experience
- EIT or PE licensure, or active pursuit
- Scripting experience (Python, etc.) to support internal tool development
- Background at a distributor, EPC, or developer in solar EBOS
Responsibilities
- Independently review electrical drawings and develop BOM packages for utility-scale solar EBOS projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Lead design reviews using internal checklists and quality processes, with authority to sign off on deliverables
- Size and select MV cable, harnesses, and collection system components with minimal oversight
- Apply relevant codes and standards (NEC 690/691, NABCEP) to project-specific design decisions
- Serve as a key point of contact for customers and 3rd party engineering teams, translating project needs into clear electrical designs and take-offs
- Collaborate with the structural design team to drive coordinated value engineering across electrical and structural scopes
- Contribute to internal design tools and standardized processes (e.g., the team's BOM tool, PVFarm) and help mentor junior team members as the department grows
Benefits
- Competitive Total Compensation
- Industry-leading salary plus 401k for eligible employees
- Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
- Health resources and wellness support to help you thrive inside and outside of work
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus additional health assistance
- Internal promotion priority with training and skills development programs
- Diverse, inclusive environment where you're valued as a whole person
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
