Senior Technical

BL COMPANIES INC•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

BL Companies is hiring a mid-career or senior technical engineer to provide engineering design for ground-mounted and roof-mounted photovoltaic projects. The position can be based in any of the company’s Southeast offices, and employees may work in a hybrid setting. The role combines technical engineering work with strategic responsibilities, including leading design teams and communicating with clients and other disciplines. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in electrical design, including detailed design and engineering analysis of PV and solar systems. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and building electrical systems is a plus. BL Companies is an employee-owned engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting firm with 18 offices.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in electrical system design.
Experience working on photovoltaic projects.
Strong knowledge of PV systems and design.
Ability to perform detailed design calculations and complex engineering analysis.
Effective leadership and client management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with electrical codes, including NEC 690.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
Ability to mentor and train junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Experience with BESS and building electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Design technical aspects of PV installations and associated electrical systems.
Perform detailed design calculations, including engineering loads and complex analysis.
Manage drawing lists, project sheets, and system design details.
Review and verify drawings for accuracy.
Conduct site investigations.
Mentor and train junior staff on technical aspects of design.
Lead design teams and communicate effectively with clients and other disciplines.