Lead Electrical Engineer

Nexamp•Washington, DC

5h•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexamp is growing our Electrical Engineering team, and looking to hire a Lead Electrical Engineer. You will be responsible for review of PV and ESS projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs). This role requires an Electrical Engineer with experience in electrical infrastructure up to 345kV, including in-depth knowledge and expertise protective relaying and controls, and a strong working knowledge in applicable national codes including NEC and NESC. You will also will work closely with the Director of Electrical Engineering on department initiatives and process improvements. We are ideally supporting hybrid work out of our Boston, Chicago or DC offices, but could support remote work if needed. You will report directly to our Director, Electrical Engineering.

Requirements

10+ years of electrical engineering experience
4+ years of PV experience
PE certification
ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience
Familiarity with AcSELerator and RDB generation
Expertise industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and other industry standards
Strong knowledge of electrical principles, including medium voltage distribution, protection system coordination and relaying principles
Knowledge of construction means and methods
Valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain same
Ability to work as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team, demonstrated leadership capability of multi-disciplined teams
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions

Nice To Haves

Utility scale design and HV substation experience, preferred
NABCEP certification preferred
Familiarity of PSSE, Aspen, or PSCAD modeling experience

Responsibilities

Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers and other major electrical equipment.
Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc to coordinate system protection, determine fault-duty ratings, calculate arc-flash hazards, and run step/touch grounding analysis
Manage scope of work for 3rd party electrical engineers including but not limited to studies; protection coordination, power flow, arc flash, Step/touch grounding analysis, PSCAD and PSSE modeling, and substation design
Provide technical support to Nexamp Development, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases
Review draft construction set drawings for compliance to Nexamp and National Electric Code (NEC) compliance
Assist with code interpretation and Requests for Information (RFI) responses
Review grounding studies and thermal ampacity studies
Assist with equipment due diligence
Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiationsWitness test procedure review, code interpretation, protective settings development
Implementation of non-wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid-edge technologies
Train and mentor junior engineering personnel
Complete Project design reviews; review of single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements
Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required
Review medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) equipment tests and factory tests
Develop mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation
Review RDB files and relay test reports
Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects
Lead new product research and implementation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices, and assist the Director in the identification of process improvements and lead initiatives