Electrical Engineer

Motive Holding Companies LLC; Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead the design and implementation of solar power projects. This role involves evaluating existing systems for efficiency and safety, utilizing electrical theory principles, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll develop detailed specifications, manage system studies, and collaborate with contractors to deliver successful projects. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a strong background in electrical engineering, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of solar energy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distribution, utility, and DER interconnection.
• Experience in designing solar PV and battery storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement solar power projects, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop construction drawings and engineering specifications for solar systems.

Skills

Solar PV System Design

Battery Storage Systems

Electrical Theory Application

Project Management

Interconnection Standards Compliance

Education

PE License in California

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

PVSyst

Job description

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for conceiving, directing and implementing commercial and utility-scale solar power projects. They evaluate efficiency and safety of existing systems. They utilize research methodology to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.

• PE in California required.
• Designs solar PV (photovoltaic) systems, battery storage systems, off-grid microgrid and EVCS (electric vehicle charging systems).
• Gains deep knowledge of PV system components and balance of systems, such as ESS (energy storage system), DC Gensets (generators), and EVCS.
• Develops full construction drawing sets and engineering specifications.
• Develops single-line and three-line diagrams, with required electrical details, in accordance with NEC, IEEE, utility interconnection tariffs and requirements.
• Reviews and implements interconnection standards and ensures compliance.
• Prepares interconnection application packages and setup load flow and dynamic models.
• Develops detailed equipment specifications and bill of material.
• Designs collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
• Manages and performs system studies for protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality.
• Visits project sites assessing and documenting site dimensions, electrical systems, EVCS / ESS / Solar PV location and utility interconnection options.
• Answers questions, reviews change requests, and revises designs, as needed.
• Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Responds to contractor submittals, reviews by the authority having jurisdiction, and requests for information, according to project requirements, codes, client goals, and the company's best interest.
• Writes persuasive documents that describe facility improvement opportunities and solutions.
• Develops and/or maintains a network of vendor technology partners offering innovative DER (distributed energy resource) solutions and regularly integrates different DER components into solutions.
• All other duties as required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in distribution, utility, and DER interconnection.