Electrical Design Engineer III – PV Solar & Storage

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor seeks an experienced electrical design engineer to lead utility-scale PV solar, battery storage, and substation projects. You will prepare detailed plans, diagrams, layouts, and equipment specifications, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply NEC codes, demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills, manage multiple projects, and ensure safety and quality standards meet industry requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design.
• 2+ years in utility-scale renewable energy design.
• Advanced AutoCAD skills.
• Familiarity with NEC sections and codes.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail-oriented with efficient time management.
• PE licensure or EIT certificate is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead electrical design work for utility-scale PV, BESS, and substations.
• Create electrical plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
• Independently provide design drawings including one-line and three-line diagrams, layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and grounding details.
• Create equipment specifications for PV solar modules, inverters, BESS, transformers, and BOS.
• Design a project, system, component, or process and prepare project documentation.
• Formulate and solve problems.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
• Develop a work plan for project tasks and team members.
• Lead multiple projects and may act as Engineer of Record.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and codes.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects in a portfolio.
• Assign tasks and direct discipline team members.
• Mentor staff engineers.
• Assist with proposals for professional services.
• Attend project meetings and present engineering aspects with proficiency.
• Meet deliverables and deadlines.

Kenntnisse

AutoCAD

NEC codes

Problem solving

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Time management

Detail oriented

Multi-project leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer licensure or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact electrical design work for utility‑scale PV Solar, Battery Storage (BESS), and substation projects.
• Create electrical engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
• Independently provide design drawings, including but not limited to one‑line and three‑line diagrams, electrical layouts, AC/DC schematics, AC/DC cable schedules, wiring diagrams, grounding, trenching, and conduit details.
• Create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance‑of‑system (BOS).
• Design a project, system, component, or process, and prepare project documentation.
• Formulate and solve problems.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
• Develop a work plan for project tasks and discipline team members.
• Lead multiple projects and may act as Engineer of Record.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Support client interaction for multiple projects in a single portfolio.
• Assign tasks to and direct discipline team members to complete assignments.
• Provide mentoring for staff engineers.
• Assist with proposals to provide professional services.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.
• Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, another engineering field with extensive electrical coursework, or similar.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer in an electrical engineering design role.
• 2+ years of experience in utility‑scale renewable energy system design engineering.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with reading and applying sections of the NEC and reading and understanding codes and standards.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Detail‑oriented and accurate.
• Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
• Prior experience with PV Repower projects is desirable.
• Experience supporting large‑scale complex PV Solar & Storage projects is strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT Certificate is a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical design for utility‑scale renewable energy projects, including PV Solar and Battery Storage systems. Proficient in creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading project teams effectively.