Lead Electrical Engineer

Posting Title: Electrical Engineer                              Reports To: Supervising Electrical EngineerLocation: Remote | San Jose, California                                               Salary Range: $97,000 to $142,000 Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.WHO WE AREFor nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE ENGINEERING TEAM With an in-house team of electrical and civil engineers, drafters and CAD operators, our resources rival those of standalone engineering firms. We are a true provider of turnkey electrical solutions—from design to delivery. As a part of this department, you can expect to work closely with our project management and field installation teams to streamline the construction process. ABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a fully competent engineer with functional knowledge and experience in designing and engineering large scale solar PV/BESS power systems ranging from 1 to 500+ MW interconnected at medium-voltage levels to customer/utility substations.  Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to problems. Independently performs assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for projects. 

• Perform design tasks assigned by Lead or Supervising Engineers.
• Perform complete construction documents to include drawings, power system study reports, and specification documentation.
• Perform and oversee execution of designs including medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, and DAS wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
• Understand, prepare, and execute all supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infra-structure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, and OCPD sizing, voltage drop/power loss, load flow, short circuit, grounding, and thermal analysis of underground cables.
• Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including but not limited to reviewing/approving equipment submittals, responding to RFIs, and addressing AHJ comments.
• Develop liaison and lead design coordination with internal and external teams responsible for project execution including but not limited to partnering consulting engineers, project managers, site superintendent, general foremen, and customer representatives while ensuring that design documents meet scope requirements and all applicable codes.
• Review deliverables and follow QAQC processes through design and construction phases.
• Act as technical resource to other Engineers, Designers, Estimators and Project Managers.
• Attend site visits as needed.
• Obtain professional training to maintain technical development goals and continuing education credits.
• Provide mentorship to designers.
• Perform job functions at both detailed design and preliminary proposal levels.
• Implement the Engineering department's design and CAD workflows among team.
• Interact and coordinate with CEI's inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda.
• Coordinate with CAD Manager for project support.
• Apply complete conformance of State, NEC and NESC codes to documents.
• Provide conformance to the standards and processes outlined by the CAD Manager.

Knowledge: Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept/peer review). Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an i