Electrical Studies Engineer II

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

108d • Remote

About The Position

Bowman is hiring an Electrical Studies Engineer II to work remotely in the United States. The role focuses on power system electrical studies, primarily for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The engineer performs, reviews, and coordinates studies and analyses such as thermal ampacity, short circuit, reactive power and load flow, grounding, protection coordination, insulation coordination, transient and switching overvoltage, and arc flash. Knowledge of substation, solar PV, and BESS design is beneficial but not required; a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

The position applies broad engineering knowledge to complex assignments, reviews staff and sub-consultant work for quality, and supports client relationships and project delivery. The engineer develops study scopes and models, coordinates with project stakeholders, provides technical review and feedback, manages assigned work within schedules and budgets, and may participate in field observations and construction-related reviews. The role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least three years of relevant renewable energy industry experience with power system studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• At least three years of relevant renewable energy industry experience demonstrating power system studies experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage design and interconnection.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge clearly and understandably.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with limited direction when appropriate.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of substation, solar PV, and BESS design.
• Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, PSSE, WinIGS, CYMCAP, PSCAD, or similar software packages.
• Strong marketing and business development skills and mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies, including AC and DC short circuit calculations, AC and DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity, protection device coordination, and transient and switching overvoltage studies.
• Develop study scopes, assumptions, methodologies, model inputs, data requests, and calculation packages.
• Build, validate, and maintain electrical models for collector systems, substations, inverter-based resources, and auxiliary systems.
• Review study inputs, results, reports, and recommendations, and provide quality assurance, quality control, and technical feedback.
• Review work produced by staff and sub-consultants for quality assurance.
• Coordinate with PV/BESS design engineers, substation engineers, OEMs, utilities, and contractors to support project milestones.
• Support existing and prospective clients, enhance client relationships, represent project teams in client communications, and help resolve issues.
• Identify project issues and collaborate with clients, coworkers, and others to develop effective solutions.
• Generate single-line diagrams and interpret requirements for utility interconnection application processes.
• Report project progress to Senior Managers daily or weekly as needed.
• Request financial, legal, and technical support as needed to keep projects on schedule.
• Estimate the time required to perform tasks and work within established project budgets and predetermined hourly budgets.
• Oversee designs through project construction and completion.
• Communicate with engineers, equipment manufacturers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Occasionally conduct field observation visits to document existing conditions.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks to complete designs efficiently and sequentially.
• Attend coordination and design meetings as needed, as well as weekly management meetings.
• Define and determine project specifications.
• Address comments from clients, AHJs, and other review authorities and adjust designs accordingly.
• Review project-related construction administration items, such as shop drawings, RFIs, and change order proposals, if directed.
• Apply and continue developing working knowledge of applicable engineering codes.
• Independently apply engineering principles and practices across broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Communicate complex technical study concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive tasks while maintaining quality and supporting project profitability and growth.

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, if any, commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

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