The Electrical Engineer will design efficient solar PV systems, perform energy analysis, coordinate with engineering teams, and troubleshoot design and construction issues.
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
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