Electrical Engineer III, PV & BESS

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

41d • Remote

About The Position

Bowman is seeking a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer with significant experience designing large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The engineer performs electrical design, studies, and analysis while coordinating with internal teams and project stakeholders. The role receives broad guidance and independently applies extensive engineering knowledge, reviews others’ work for quality, and provides technical leadership throughout project design and construction.

The position leads electrical plan-set development, equipment layouts, installation details, and AC, DC, and auxiliary-power single-line diagrams. It performs studies such as short-circuit, arc-flash, reactive power/load-flow, grounding, thermal ampacity, and protection-device coordination using ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, or similar software. Responsibilities include final design reviews and PE approval, PV modeling and consulting, utility interconnection coordination, client and contractor communication, and oversight of project work through completion. The engineer also supports business development, helps maintain standards and templates, tracks project progress and budgets, and produces construction documents that meet project milestones.

This is a remote opportunity in the United States. The work includes an indoor office environment and occasional outdoor or construction-site work, field observations, and business travel. Compensation is listed as $100,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience, with eligible variable compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Five or more years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Utility-scale PV and BESS design experience.
• Medium-voltage design and interconnection experience.
• Must hold a NCEEES record or be willing to establish one quickly.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEEE standards, and other applicable codes.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably and to lead a design team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple time-sensitive tasks, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving attitude, work ethic, commitment to quality, sense of urgency, and ability to operate with limited direction.
• Ability to manage substation engineers and sub-consultants.

Nice To Haves

• NABCEP Certification.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience in the power systems industry involving substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls.
• Experience with PV system modeling software.
• Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements.
• Strong marketing and business-development skills and mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, site layouts, and equipment details.
• Provide technical support and guidance to contractors and employees performing project tasks.
• Perform electrical studies, including short-circuit calculations, arc-flash, reactive power/load flow, grounding, thermal ampacity, and protection-device coordination.
• Maintain responsibility for complex project tasks and designs; perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and BESS electrical designs.
• Lead and participate in design consulting and PV system modeling.
• Develop and improve plan-set templates, standards, and best practices.
• Design equipment layouts, installation details, and AC, DC, and auxiliary-power single-line diagrams.
• Coordinate with design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants.
• Interface with utilities and coordinate interconnection design; generate single-line diagrams and interpret utility interconnection application requirements.
• Identify project issues and collaborate with clients, coworkers, and other stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Complete electrical calculations to produce optimized, code-compliant designs.
• Report project progress to senior managers and request financial, legal, or technical support as needed.
• Estimate task time, organize and prioritize work, and keep project tasks on schedule and within established budgets.
• Oversee designs through project construction and completion.
• Communicate with project stakeholders and attend coordination, design, and weekly management meetings.
• Conduct occasional field-observation visits to document existing conditions.
• Produce construction documents that meet milestone schedules and predetermined budgets.
• Define project specifications and address comments from clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other review authorities.
• If directed, review construction-administration items such as shop drawings, RFIs, and change-order proposals.
• Maintain and develop working knowledge of applicable codes and AutoCAD software.
• Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities, establishing new clients, and strengthening client relationships.
• Represent the project team in client communications and resolutions.
• Review work produced by others for quality assurance.
• Manage substation engineers and sub-consultants.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation and eligible variable compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level