Electrical Project Engineer, Solar Tech Team

You will join our renewables team which provides the technical due diligence in support of financing utility-scale and distributed solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and battery storage projects. 

While working within a collaborative team environment you will help provide an independent review and assessment of the electrical/power system engineering designs and the technology used in solar Photovoltaic and Battery energy storage system projects.

In addition, you will support the assessment of project construction activities including on-site field inspections, and report preparation. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple projects simultaneously with a demonstrated competence in a broad range of DC and AC electrical power systems engineering, generation, and construction concepts. 

• Conduct the electrical engineering and technology aspects of high-profile Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for project financing, tax equity, sales and acquisitions of solar, and storage projects and portfolios, including performing electrical design reviews and reviewing the electrical power systems aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, and project construction schedules.
• Write and update technical reviews for equipment to be used to construct PV projects including inverters, PV modules, tracking systems and SCADA systems. 
• Conduct detailed technical review and independent assessment of electrical engineering design and construction documentation, including plans, schematics, elevations, specifications, calculations, studies, construction submittals, test documentation, and construction QA/QC documentation.
• Conduct on-site construction monitoring to assess compliance with design drawings and specifications, good construction practices, and adherence to QA/QC programs.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with lenders, investors, developers, contractors, and engineers regarding electrical engineering technical reviews and construction issues.
• Prepare detailed reports of electrical engineering design reviews, project documentation assessments, and construction monitoring.
• Participate in formal and informal departmental training activities to continue the development of the engineering knowledge base.
• Attend regular departmental and team meetings.
• Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Travel up to 25 to 35%, as needed.

• B.S. degree in electrical or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of 5-year experience as solar project engineer 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering, construction, and operational issues to lay people
• Experience in the design and/or analysis of AC and DC power systems with PV or battery storage preferred.
• Experience with the NEC and construction methods
• Have passed the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam and be working toward obtaining a Professional Engineer License. Professional Engineer License is preferred 
• Fluency in Microsoft Office products.
• Fluency in English.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Self-starter with ability to schedule and prioritize tasks and commitments.
• Customer-centric mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll experience at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $130,000 and is based upon years of experience that is comm