Electrical Design Engineer III – PV Solar & Storage

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact electrical design work for utility‑scale PV Solar, Battery Storage (BESS), and substation projects.
• Create electrical engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
• Independently provide design drawings, including but not limited to one‑line and three‑line diagrams, electrical layouts, AC/DC schematics, AC/DC cable schedules, wiring diagrams, grounding, trenching, and conduit details.
• Create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance‑of‑system (BOS).
• Design a project, system, component, or process, and prepare project documentation.
• Formulate and solve problems.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
• Develop a work plan for project tasks and discipline team members.
• Lead multiple projects and may act as Engineer of Record.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects in a single portfolio.
• Assign tasks to and direct discipline team members to complete assignments.
• Provide mentoring for staff engineers.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.
• Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, another engineering field with extensive electrical coursework, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer in an electrical engineering design role.
• 2+ years of experience in utility‑scale renewable energy system design engineering.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with reading and applying sections of the NEC and reading and understanding codes and standards.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
• Prior experience with PV Repower projects is desirable.
• Experience supporting large‑scale complex PV Solar & Storage projects is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT Certificate is a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for utility‑scale renewable energy projects, including PV Solar and Battery Storage systems. Proficient in creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading project teams effectively.