Engineer II - Electrical

DH Blattner•Avon, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Engineer II – Electrical Engineer, you will support the design, coordination, and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from concept through completion. A typical day involves reviewing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical studies to ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and project objectives. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and project teams, performing equipment and material takeoffs, supporting design reviews, and helping resolve technical challenges throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also travel to project sites to verify construction activities aligning with project drawings and specifications, participate in design reviews, and ensure accurate documentation of field changes. Projects may include battery energy storage systems (BESS), underground collection systems, substations, SCADA and communication systems, transmission lines, and solar PV facilities. This role offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while supporting project success and mentoring less experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited college required.
Two years of progressive engineering and/or engineering supervisory experience in a related industry (i.e. heavy civil, industrial, utilities, power generation) are required.

Nice To Haves

Renewables-focused experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for establishing safe engineering designs that compliment company, state, and federal safety regulations.
Assures projects are designed in compliance with all applicable safety standards including NESC, NEC, NPFA, OSHA, and others.
Perpetuates designs that satisfy the design life of the power plant by establishing compliance with local and state codes and company best practices.
Ensures takeoffs are complete and accurate for cost estimates and material procurement.
Responsible for managing designs that provide the most economical means to satisfy the design life of the power plant.
Collaborates across company departments, with outside vendors, suppliers, and technical firms to explore innovative ideas, methods, materials, software, and technologies that save costs, increase efficiencies, promote safety, and provide strategic benefits.
Must be a team-oriented professional that adheres to the company’s cultural basics and the National Society of Professional Engineer’s code of conduct.
The Engineer I must have a strong work ethic and be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner with multiple levels of technical and non-technical personnel.