Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineering Team Manager to lead our electrical engineering team in the design, development, and execution of utility-scale PV solar projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in electrical engineering, grid interconnection, power system studies, and high-voltage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Assist with quantity takeoffs and bid tabulations.
2.    Collaborate with project managers, developers, and construction teams to ensure engineering deliverables align with project schedules and budgets.
3.    Coordinate with civil, PV electrical, HV electrical, geotechnical, and structural teams to integrate all aspects of the project design. Coordination of design with internal and external team members.
4.    Manage third-party engineering firms, vendors, and contractors to ensure high-quality design and execution.
5.    Oversee third-party engineering firm's development of electrical designs and studies for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including DC array designs, DC/AC power conversion, medium-voltage (MV) and high-voltage (HV) systems, and interconnection facilities.
6.    Prepare conceptual electrical engineering drawings to support proposal and initial project development designs
7.    Review and comment on contractor submittals and requests for information.
8.    Review designs for compliance with project specifications, NEC, IEEE, NESC, NFPA, UL, and other relevant codes and standards.
9.    Review detailed design electrical engineering drawings, reports, and permit applications.
10.    Some travel/field work may be required.
11.    Stay up to date with emerging technologies, grid modernization trends, and regulatory changes affecting the solar industry.
12.    Utilize AutoCAD, PV Case, and other design software to create and review engineering drawings.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on utility-scale solar PV projects.
2.    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
3.    Capable of recognizing conflicts and discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
4.    Client (internal and external) service focus.
5.    Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering teams.
6.    Effective organizational and time management skills with abilities to work independently in dynamic environment involving multiple projects with personnel delivering from multiple locations or remotely.
7.    Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
8.    Experience collaborating with EPC contractors, developers, permitting agencies, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory bodies.
9.    Familiarity with EPC processes, construction oversight, and commissioning.
10.    Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and AutoCAD.
11.    Professional Engineer (PE) license.
12.    Strong understanding of PV system and BESS system design, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and energy storage integration. Extensive knowledge of power systems, grid interconnection, and electrical infrastructure in renewable energy projects.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.    Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
6.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7.    Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

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