Electrical Engineer - PV & BESS

EVS, Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Launch your engineering career with a team designing the renewable energy projects shaping tomorrow's power grid. At EVS, we're committed to creating a workplace where you're supported, challenged, and rewarded because we believe people do their best work when they feel valued. As a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm, we partner with utilities, developers, and EPCs to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions across North America. If you're looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and a collaborative team that values respect, integrity, and humility, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of experience supporting PV, BESS, or electrical design projects.
Experience with PV and BESS system design and construction submittal development.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
Understanding of technical documentation, wire schedules, electrical layouts, and system schematics.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable electrical design standards.
Basic understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and power system concepts.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review drawings for quality and accuracy.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting project deadlines.
Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring junior team members and continuously improving engineering processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical execution of multiple PV and BESS projects while collaborating with Project Managers and clients to establish the basis of design and project requirements.
Develop site layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction drawing packages that meet EVS, client, and regulatory standards.
Lead plan set development, ensuring accuracy, consistency, constructability, and high-quality deliverables.
Create and modify construction details while considering physical constraints, installation requirements, and project objectives.
Prepare or oversee Bills of Materials (BOMs) and quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD and Excel.
Generate site plans, electrical layouts, and supporting design documentation based on engineering standards and project requirements.
Review junior designers' work, provide redline markups, verify corrections, and coach team members on technical improvements.
Perform thorough self-quality control while maintaining full compliance with EVS quality assurance processes.
Apply a strong understanding of PV and BESS systems, electrical design principles, NEC requirements, and constructability throughout the design process.
Initialize and maintain engineering spreadsheets, including cable schedules and project calculations.
Mentor junior team members while helping coordinate workloads and technical execution across assigned projects.
Identify recurring technical or performance issues and communicate them to department leadership when appropriate.
Collaborate closely with civil, structural, survey, power studies, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.