Senior Microgrid Engineer

Prime Electric • San Jose, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions. Recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s Best Places to Work!

Position Summary: You will act as the technical steward of our design portfolio — setting design criteria, reviewing third-party and in-house plan sets for correctness and code compliance, providing clear and actionable feedback, and enforcing our QA/QC process from preliminary proposal through construction. You will independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using sound professional judgment to adapt them to each project. The Senior Microgrid Engineer is responsible for the design and technical execution of commercial and utility-scale off-grid solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role develops complete engineering design packages, performs electrical calculations, supports construction activities, and collaborates with project managers, field teams, vendors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, and/or a minimum of four years of experience focused on commercial solar PV and BESS systems at an electrical design firm or design-build electrical contractor.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Expertise in the NEC and NESC as applied to commercial microgrid design and construction.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD
• Advanced proficiency in HelioScope and PVsyst.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Meticulous work habits: close attention to detail, superior organizational and file management skills, and the ability to communicate and present technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to give constructive, actionable design feedback to outside firms.

Nice To Haves

• PE license preferred; ability and willingness to obtain PE licensure encouraged.
• Experience directing or reviewing the work of third-party engineering firms (owner’s engineer or similar role).
• Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to BESS and microgrids, such as NFPA 855, UL 9540/9540A, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2030.7/2030.8.
• Proficiency with HOMER Pro, ETAP (or equivalent power system analysis software), and CYMCAP.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce complete construction drawing packages, including medium- and low-voltage AC and DC one-line and wiring diagrams, grounding plans, data acquisition system (DAS) diagrams, electrical site plans, mechanical diagrams, and equipment layouts.
• Prepare and check supporting electrical calculations, including equipment, conductor, conduit, and overcurrent protective device (OCPD) sizing, and voltage drop / power loss studies.
• Deliver design packages at both the preliminary proposal and detailed design levels, and coordinate their delivery to internal and external customers.
• Manage and provide technical direction to in-house designers, CAD drafters, and third-party engineering firms producing project plan sets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Perform structured design reviews of all deliverables; hold internal and external teams to our design standards, CAD workflows, and QA/QC process.
• Verify full conformance with the NEC, NESC, and applicable state and local codes on all documents, and address authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) comments.
• Implement the engineering department’s design and CAD workflows across the team, coordinating with the CAD Manager for project support and standards conformance.
• Attend meetings with internal and external customers; provide engineering support through the design and construction phases, including reviewing equipment submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Attend site visits as needed.
• Mentor less experienced designers and support their professional growth.
• Maintain professional and technical development goals, including acquiring or maintaining PE licensure.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with our without notice.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee
• 401k Program w/ Direct Benefit
• 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program
• Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit
• Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior