Electrical Engineer

Planted•Oakland, CA

1d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

As Electrical Engineer, you will own the electrical design and engineering for Planted Solar’s projects, ranging in size from distributed generation (DG) to utility scale. You will be responsible for the development of design documents, including electrical layouts, block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams. You will be responsible for optimizing site design while balancing energy production, schedule, and material and labor costs. This role is a key interface with customers, independent engineers, and permitting agencies to ensure Planted projects meet all electrical engineering standards and requirements. We are looking for a technically excellent hands-on engineer with experience deploying solar at scale. You will be a key part of the product development road map, especially electrical design and engineering improvements. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with talented engineering and business teams with a high degree of empowerment and autonomy. The annual salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $140,000 plus stock options and benefits. Pay within the range is based on candidate experience, job-specific skills, education, and work location. The target experience for the position is 3-8 years.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
3+ years experience designing utility scale solar PV systems
3+ years working with AutoCAD
Experience with solar specific software tools (PVSyst, SAM, PVCase, etc.)
Experience with estimating and designing electrical distribution systems
Proficiency with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
A track record of organization, adaptability, attention to detail, and project management skills
Ability to communicate among construction, technical and non-technical personnel, both internally and outside the company
Hands-on attitude, strong ownership & self-starter mentality, and resourcefulness
Inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions to get necessary information or input
Eagerness to navigate ambiguity, reduce reasonable risks, and make good decisions with imperfect knowledge
Strong record of safe field operations and ability to integrate safety into product design and project operations
Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time for sustained stretches) with overnight stays required
Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment
Located in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate for 100% in-person role

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks
Field experience in a construction environment
Experience with new product development

Responsibilities

Design and engineer the electrical components of Planted Solar projects ranging from 1 - 200+ MW, including DC electrical system layout, wire sizing, trench design, and grounding detail
Create project drawings and documentation for bidding, permitting, and construction using CAD software
Work collaboratively with engineering teammates to produce holistic site designs
Communicate with third party engineering partners and clients to resolve any construction issues or design changes
Manage time efficiently across multiple projects and work independently
Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes
Drive value engineering and manage eBOS material, component, and vendor selection
Be a key part of sourcing and managing eBOS vendors
Champion improvements of the Planted system through critical feedback on hardware and software products.
Play a key role in the product feedback loop
Travel as needed to project sites to support eBOS installation to ensure customer satisfaction with Planted products and services