Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Gridworks•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gridworks is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer owns the electrical design on assigned projects from preliminary design through issued-for-construction (IFC), works with the drafting team, and serves as Engineer of Record when required. This role can be based in Albuquerque or performed remotely, contributing to the clean energy future.

Requirements

B.S. degree in electrical engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state; NM licensure preferred, or ability to obtain it by comity
5+ years of electrical design experience on utility-scale PV, BESS, or substation projects
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles, components, and systems
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and working familiarity with AutoCAD
Modeling software experience: ETAP, WinIGS, or CYMCAP (or equivalent)
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards: NEC, NESC, IEEE (including IEEE 80 and IEEE 2800), and IEC

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as Engineer of Record on utility-scale PV or BESS projects
Experience with utility and ISO/RTO interconnection requirements
Experience across multiple modeling tools (ETAP, WinIGS, CYMCAP) and with PVsyst or energy yield modeling
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Ability to coordinate between multiple engineering disciplines
High quality organizational skills

Responsibilities

Direct development of detailed electrical drawings, including single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, and details, with drafting team.
Design electrical systems for PV and BESS including DC and AC collection, medium-voltage collector systems, grounding, and auxiliary power, from preliminary design through 30/60/90%, IFC, and as-built.
Prepare equipment specifications to support major equipment procurement, and review vendor submittals and drawings (inverters/PCS, transformers, switchgear, cable, etc.).
Serve as Engineer of Record: seal drawings and calculations, and perform QA/QC reviews of design packages prepared by other engineers.
Build and maintain system models using industry-standard software (ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, or equivalent).
Perform and review electrical studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, cable ampacity, grounding, and voltage drop, verifying designs against code requirements and site-specific project conditions.
Perform calculations and simulations to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical designs.
Evaluate and analyze electrical systems to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
Support interconnection requirements, including utility and transmission provider technical requirements, reactive power capability, and IEEE 2800 compliance.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including CAD technicians, project managers, construction managers, owner's engineers, and utilities to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
Work directly with manufacturers to clarify equipment design considerations, and coordinate with suppliers and vendors through the procurement manager on equipment selection.
Coordinate design development with other engineering disciplines to ensure compatibility of designs.
Respond to RFIs and resolve owner, utility, and third-party review comments.
Represent engineering as Engineer of Record on client, utility, and vendor calls alongside the Project Engineer.
Review factory and field test procedures and reports for electrical equipment.
Support construction and commissioning by resolving field issues and anomalies identified during testing.
Organize project engineering documentation including design drawings, details, testing plans, and general submittals.
Ensure all designs and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Develop or support development of Bill of Materials (BOM) for project.
Contribute to company design standards, templates, processes, and calculation tools.
Stay current on new technologies and best practices in PV and BESS electrical design.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical design processes.
Provides technical mentoring and design review for EDE I–III engineers.