Electrical Engineer

Description

The Electrical Engineer position relies heavily on engineering concepts and calculations. The Electrical Engineer will work with our Operations, Estimating, Construction, and Business Development teams to design a high-quality and efficient solar PV system, BESS, and PV charging stations. A high sense of urgency, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is expected.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include solar energy system design and layout; interconnection design and equipment selection; energy production analysis; engineering support during construction, evaluating future technologies; and developing internal intellectual property products and offerings
• Create initial PV system layout in helioscope and AutoCAD to be utilized in proposals and provided to outside electrical engineering firms to create full construction drawings
• Feasibility analysis for PV systems based on existing electrical load and energy consumption
• Design PV systems compliant with applicable NEC, utility, and program requirements
• Generate energy production analysis
• Generate single-line/three-line diagram based on site visit, photos, and existing system layout
• Generate production performance guarantees for contracts
• Electrical load calculation and electrical equipment specification
• Coordinate with civil and structural engineering firms to obtain detailed civil and structural design packages from third-party vendors/firms that meet all contractual and permitting requirements
• Site assessment for PV installation
• Technical review of plans and specifications
• Technical descriptions for RFP responses
• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to address issues pertaining to, but not limited to, production, feasibility, cost-benefit analysis, design faults, et al.
• Support for estimating process
• Attend site walks for RFPs
• Troubleshoot design and construction issues compliant with the National Electrical Code
• Work with project managers and sales personnel on presentations and technical matters
• Work with estimating to review RFPs, aid in the development and preparation of high-quality proposal(s)
• Site visits for troubleshooting on installed arrays as necessary.
• Research and stay current with new emerging PV/RE design technologies
• Regularly engage with major system component vendors
• Any other duties as may be necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV Design, design/build, or EPC field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and PVSYT required
• PE License is an advantage
• NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional is an advantage.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Adept at identifying goals and priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and results-driven
• Works well under pressure
• Results driven team player
• Ability to interact and clearly communicate with people on all levels
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis