Senior Electrical Engineer

Nexamp•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Clean Energy Deployment team. You will be responsible for review of solar & storage projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs). We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Chicago, Boston, DC, and NY. We are supporting hybrid work. You will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering.

Requirements

6+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years of PV experience
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering
EIT certification required, PE preferred
Utility scale design and HV substation experience or effective grounding experience preferred.
AutoCAD software proficiency
ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience
Familiarity with AcSELerator and RDB generation
Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code 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
Demonstrates strong command of electrical engineering fundamentals, applicable codes, utility and equipment requirements, and uses sound judgment to lead complex design, analysis, troubleshooting, and commissioning efforts.
Produces and reviews high-quality work product with a high degree of accuracy and consistency, ensuring calculations, drawings, specifications, and documentation support quality, constructability, and code compliance.
Manages multiple priorities independently, follows through on commitments, consistently meets deadlines, and proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and support needs that could affect project outcomes.
Exercises strong engineering judgment on complex or unfamiliar issues, knows when to escalate or engage other subject matter experts, and adapts effectively to evolving project needs, priorities, and processes while supporting the development of others.
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.
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

PE preferred
Utility scale design and HV substation experience or effective grounding experience preferred.

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, and calculate arc-flash hazards.
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, Substation Design.
Support the Grid Integration and Project Engineering team.
Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiations
Witness 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
Provide technical support to Nexamp commissioning: Review medium-voltage equipment tests and factory tests
Develop, with assistance, mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation
Review RDB files and relay test reports
Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects
Provide technical support to Nexamp development, EPC, and O&M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases
Manage new product research and implementation initiatives
Participate in process improvement activities and the generation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices
Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct