Senior Electrical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Town of Middleton; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Electrical Engineer, where you will lead the electrical engineering of innovative solar projects. In this dynamic role, you will manage project budgets, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. Your expertise will drive the success of utility-scale solar initiatives while mentoring the next generation of engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions and make a positive impact on communities. If you are passionate about renewable energy and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plans

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in electrical design and construction.
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC standards is essential.
• Proficiency in electrical power system modeling programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering for solar projects and ensure budget adherence.
• Coordinate with clients and oversee project deliverables.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Renewable Engineering Program

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVsyst

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our renewables team. The position is responsible for managing the electrical engineering of commercial and utility-scale solar projects. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be the primary electrical contact for clients and will oversee the electrical design budget for projects to ensure budgets are met. This position is open in Minneapolis, Denver, Plano, Madison, and Charlotte.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering of commercial and utility-scale solar projects, ensuring adherence to project budgets.
• Verify the incorporation of contractual electrical engineering scope into design and coordinate change orders with project managers.
• Ensure project deliverable schedules for electrical engineering scope are met.
• Assist project managers in responding to RFPs by preparing proposal scope and fees for the electrical engineering.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines, including civil engineers, geotechnical/structural engineers, and surveyors.
• Schedule and plan necessary resources needed to support projects on a weekly basis.
• Perform and lead electrical engineering design and creation of construction documents for projects.
• Oversee project electrical team resources and be responsible for staff performing electrical calculations and studies.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and code enforcement officers.
• Perform QA/QC of design work performed on projects for which you are the lead electrical engineer.
• Maintain awareness of currently available equipment and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with and support electrical engineering teams in other offices as projects and workload sharing between offices dictates.
• Support construction of projects by responding to contractor and owner requests, including RFIs and submittal review.
• Assist Market Directors as needed for marketing efforts and creation of marketing materials surrounding electrical engineering work.
• Supervise, train, and mentor graduate engineers, staff engineers, and design technicians.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering Program.
• Knowledge of NEC and NESC.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of an electrical power system modeling program(s).
• 6-10 years of experience in the design of electrical distribution, generation, and/or general electrical construction.
• Working knowledge and ability to read and create construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with writing proposals, managing project budgets, invoices and change order processes, progress reports, managing project data, and communicating project requirements to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and be a supportive team member.
• Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines without supervision.
• Limited capacity experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience and knowledge of overall design and construction of utility-scale PV and/or wind plants.

Preferred Experience

• NABCEP Certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Electrical PE License or ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Experience with energy storage systems (battery, flywheel, or capacitor).
• Proficiency with ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, and/or DigSilent PowerFactory to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis.
• Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software.
• Experience with Helios 3D, PVcase, RatedPower, SolarFarmer, or other PV site layout software.
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP, or similar software and performing transient/dynamic modeling and studies of power systems.

Compensation Range

Minimum: USD $120,000.00/Yr.
Maximum: USD $180,000.00/Yr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.