Principal Engineer, Electrical

Applied High Voltage, LLC

10h•Remote

About The Position

Signal Energy’s Principal Engineer, Electrical will serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical lead for Signal Energy’s PV and BESS electrical engineering efforts. Additionally, this role is accountable for developing and implementing electrical design standards and processes, growing, mentoring and managing the electrical design team and collaborating across disciplines to ensure our construction teams have constructable designs on time and in full compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Technical expertise in Electrical Engineering, including the preparation and assembling of plans, studies, calculations and specifications.
Effective leader focused on developing and empowering team but willing to get “in the trenches” when necessary to meet objectives
Highly organized, with ability to prioritize and track multiple, concurrent, high impact activities
Driven by desire to continuously improve processes, tools and technology
Operate with positivity and enthusiasm, especially in high-stress situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative problem solver with the ability to balance tactical and strategic decisions
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Power Engineering.
10+ years of power system design and engineering, including 5+ years in PV or BESS
Professional Engineer license (one or more US states)
Experience leading a team of engineers and designers
Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and other applicable codes and standards.
Proficiency in applicable engineering software including AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst/SAM, and relevant electrical system analysis software preferred

Nice To Haves

EPC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all electrical engineering efforts to ensure deliverables are submitted on time, comply with client and regulatory requirements, meet quality standards, and align with budget and constructability expectations
Conduct and review electrical engineering designs and studies to develop deliverables and act as Engineer of Record for one or more projects simultaneously
Lead, manage, and mentor the electrical design team on the technical delivery of PV and BESS projects
Develop, implement and continuously improve a robust set of design standards, templates and best practices
Recruit and mentor electrical engineering team members that embody Signal Energy’s Core Principles
Champion innovation and creativity in design tools, processes and plant technology to keep Signal Energy an industry leader in PV and BESS engineering, procurement and construction
Maintain knowledge of current and pending industry codes and standards; incorporate same into design tools and processes
Interface with clients and other stakeholders to optimize project design and value; be the go-to expert for technical solutions
Support pursuits with input on conceptual designs and engineering budgets
Support Operations through resolution of RFIs, field changes and other design-related issues, including technical evaluations of any proposed changes to project design requirements, material specifications or means and methods
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of civil, structural and high voltage design packages