Senior Electrical Engineer

SLR Consulting•New York, NY

10d•$200,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead engineering activities such as design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and technical advisory for community distributed generation (CDG), utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects. The projects may be located throughout North America and the Caribbean. The primary focus for this role will be on projects in NYISO, PJM and MISO RTO territories. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys technical challenges, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment. We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver services through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help our clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering with solar and battery storage experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or a state with reciprocity
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Legally authorized to work in U.S.
Willingness to travel to project sites

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design, from small rooftop to large utility-scale ground mount projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards
Mentor Engineering team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the team
Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction
Oversee day-to-day project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management.
Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using software tools such as MS Excel, PVSyst, and Helioscope
Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses
Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed
Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).
Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities
Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance
Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration
Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance