Staff Member - Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
This position is for a professional Senior Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design. The role involves designing complex power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems, producing plan sets in AutoCAD, and performing various electrical calculations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will also lead construction management, review electrical equipment drawings, conduct field inspections, oversee commissioning and testing, and provide expertise on electrical codes and grid standards. Additionally, the role includes developing project feasibility studies and conceptual designs, and engaging directly with clients and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in electrical power systems
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a related field
- At least 4 years of experience in the design of solar, battery and EV charging systems.
- Solar array design experience and experience in commercial solar projects is required
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.
- Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.
- Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.
- Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.
- Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.
- Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.
- Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.
- Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment.
- Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations.
- Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan) for solar, battery and EV charging projects.
- Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
