Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS INC•Rochester, NY

16d•$125,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GreenSpark Solar, loyal to people and planet, creates cost-effective, clean energy options. We feel a huge responsibility to succeed at GreenSpark. As a New York Benefit Corporation, success is directly tied to honoring our triple bottom line of commitments to people, the planet, and profits (providing capital to grow, revenue to share among our employees, and a return to our investors). It is important work that directly impacts our employees and their families, our customers, and the residents of the communities where we do business, along with our local and broader global environment, but we have fun doing it. Our workplace reflects our values — our fleet includes all-electric and hybrid vehicles, dogs roam the office, and we strive to be an unabashedly inclusive, diverse workplace. WE ARE SEEKING A SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (PE) TO SERVE AS ENGINEER OF RECORD AND TECHNICAL LEAD FOR COMMERCIAL SOLAR PROJECTS. THIS ROLE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING ELECTRICAL DESIGNS, ENSURING ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE, AND PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND GUIDANCE TO A TEAM OF PV DESIGNERS. THE SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER WILL COLLABORATE CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY WITH PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS TEAMS TO DELIVER SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND HIGH-PERFORMING SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS WHILE SUPPORTING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACROSS DESIGN PROCESSES AND TOOLS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering
5–7 years of experience designing complex electrical systems or large-scale projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to internal teams and customers
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support engineering teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure in fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar PV or renewable energy systems preferred
Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and processes preferred
Experience working in dynamically evolving organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Act as Engineer of Record for commercial solar PV projects
Lead and oversee electrical designs to ensure code compliance, safety, and optimal system performance
Enforce company safety programs in alignment with internal policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Support and improve internal design tools, standards, and workflows
Participate in conceptual and detailed system design for complex projects
Perform or oversee: Load flow analysis Arc flash studies Thermal studies
Electrical modeling using ETAP or similar software
Review utility interconnection studies and coordinate with utility engineers
Provide technical mentorship and education to PV Designers and engineering team members
Support project close-out activities, including documentation review, binder compilation, and turnover coordination
Participate in project handoff and turnover processes
Conduct research to support continuous improvement and new technology deployment
Track punch list items and coordinate final resolution with subcontractors

Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Weekly Pay
Three weeks (120 hours) of vacation time, plus flexible paid time off (PTO) after the first year
12 days (96 hours) of sick leave for the first year of employment,
Eight Paid Company-Wide Closure Days
Flexible Work Schedule and Hybrid Work Arrangements
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) Option
Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs
Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services
Pet-friendly work environment
Professional Development Opportunities