Senior Solar PV Design Engineer
wsb•Littleton, MA
•Remote
About The Position
The Sr. Solar PV Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing construction-ready documentation for utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of 5-50MW or larger. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical system designs, layout drawings, and engineering analyses that support bidding, permitting, and construction. The engineer collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure code-compliant, efficient, and reliable PV system designs, and serves as the electrical engineer of record (EEOR).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5-7+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV systems.
- Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non-technical teams.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management.
- Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) license required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD platforms).
- Proficiency with power system design and modeling software (e.g., Etap, CYMCAP, WinGIS, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS).
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design tools.
Responsibilities
- Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and energy storage (BESS) systems at 5-50MW or higher.
- System layout of modules and equipment.
- Equipment selection and specification development.
- One-line and three-line diagrams.
- DC, LVAC and MVAC cable sizing and routing.
- SCADA and communication system design.
- Relay & communication programming: SEL 651, 751, 735, & RTAC.
- Grounding system design.
- Wiring diagrams, trench design, and basic pole design.
- Engineering studies, including, but not limited to arc flash, coordination, grounding, thermal ampacity, lightning risk assessment.
- Prepare complete construction drawings using AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting authorities, contractors, and partnering engineering firms.
- Support Construction Administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittmits, and conducting site visits.
- Manage multiple projects effectively and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- company paid short- and long-term disability
- 401K with match
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
