Electrical Engineer II, PV & BESS

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

41d•Remote

About The Position

Bowman is hiring an Electrical Engineer II to work remotely in the United States. The role supports large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects by executing system design, drafting, and analysis in collaboration with engineers and project stakeholders. Work is performed with general direction and reviewed by more senior staff to ensure sound professional judgment. The engineer contributes to electrical plan sets, equipment layouts, installation details, and AC, DC, and auxiliary-power single-line diagrams; completes electrical calculations; coordinates with licensed engineers and other disciplines; and addresses client and authority review comments under the supervision of a senior design engineer. The role also involves communicating progress, participating in project and coordination meetings, working within project budgets and milestone schedules, and developing knowledge of applicable codes and AutoCAD. The position is remote, with work that may also involve office and construction-site environments, local travel, and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. Compensation is listed as $85,000–$105,000, commensurate with experience, plus eligible variable compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline by the time of employment.
At least 3 years of electrical design experience in Solar PV and/or BESS engineering.
Solar PV and energy storage system design experience.
High proficiency in AutoCAD.
Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and in a team, communicate effectively with internal and external partners, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and maintain a strong commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

NABCEP Certification.
Experience with PV system modeling software.
Ability to perform shading analyses.

Responsibilities

Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance client relationships.
Participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details.
Learn and enhance plan-set templates, standards, and best practices.
Draft equipment layouts, installation details, and single-line diagrams for AC, DC, and auxiliary power systems.
Coordinate electrical design with design engineers, licensed engineers, and other engineering disciplines.
Identify project issues and collaborate with clients, coworkers, vendors, installation contractors, and others to develop effective solutions and cohesive designs.
Generate single-line diagrams and complete electrical calculations under the supervision of senior design engineers.
Report project progress to managers daily or weekly as needed, attend management meetings when requested, and participate in coordination and design meetings as requested.
Request technical support when needed and keep project work on schedule.
Occasionally provide estimates of the time required to perform tasks.
Apply engineering principles and procedures and communicate effectively with engineers, project managers, and clients.
Organize and prioritize tasks to complete designs efficiently and sequentially.
Produce accurate construction documents that meet milestone schedules and predetermined hourly budgets.
Address comments from clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other review authorities, adjusting designs under senior design engineer supervision.
Review project-related construction administration items, such as shop drawings, RFIs, and construction submittals, if directed.
Work within established project budgets and continue developing knowledge of applicable codes and AutoCAD.