Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Remote Renewable
Placements24
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Placements24 is partnering with a pioneering renewable energy client to recruit a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead complex electrical design for large-scale solar and wind projects, focusing on grid integration and high-voltage systems.
The role requires 12+ years in electrical engineering with strong leadership, mentoring, and international standards compliance. You will supervise a distributed team, provide technical direction, and ensure robust
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems or Renewable Energy.
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with 7+ years in renewable energy.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design of renewable energy projects, including architecture, components, and integration strategy.
- Develop detailed electrical schematics and equipment specifications for solar and wind plants.
- Perform power system studies: load flow, short circuit, harmonics, transient stability.
- Ensure designs comply with grid codes and international standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of engineers and designers.
- Collaborate with project management, procurement, and construction teams for successful execution.
- Evaluate electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, cables.
- Troubleshoot design issues during development and construction phases.
- Contribute to design standards, tools, and processes improvement.
- Stay updated on renewable energy technologies and grid integration challenges.
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Placements24 is partnering with a pioneering renewable energy client to recruit a Principal Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead complex electrical design for large-scale solar and wind projects, focusing on grid integration and high-voltage systems.
The role requires 12+ years in electrical engineering with strong leadership, mentoring, and international standards compliance. You will supervise a distributed team, provide technical direction, and ensure robust
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