Electrical Engineer - Solar and Storage

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Solar and Storage to work remotely from the UK. Responsibilities include evaluating solar technologies, managing project documentation, and supporting project assessments. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and three years of relevant experience. Offering competitive salaries and generous benefits including flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and three (3) years of experience.
• Three (3) years in solar or storage/BESS power system engineering.
• Experience with the US electrical code (NEC) and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks in electrical power systems and design renewable energy projects.
• Evaluate solar and storage technologies with respect to project goals.
• Create and maintain documents associated with project design.

Skills

Solar or storage/BESS power system engineering

AutoCAD or computer-based drafting

Understanding of US electrical code (NEC)

Knowledge of IEEE standards

Experience reviewing construction plans

Knowledge of project development due diligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

DNV Energy USA, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer, Solar and Storage to work remotely for our office in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical tasks applying experience and training in electrical power systems, electronics, controls and instrumentation in support of the design, development and construction of renewable energy projects.
• Evaluate solar and storage technologies with respect to project goals, including modules, DC components, inverters, racking, BESS containers, BESS balance of plant equipment, and medium voltage systems as an independent or owner’s engineer.
• Create, organize, and maintain documents associated with projects’ basis of design throughout the project life cycle; consider key project risks.
• Review and incorporate electrical studies including ampacity studies, load flow, reactive power capability, short circuit, grounding, arc flash.
• Project management of complex projects; provide timely client communications; coordinate and supervise work by junior personnel, other company divisions, and subcontractors.
• Support proposals including scope of services, schedule, budget, and documentation requirements.
• Develop detailed design packages for utility-scale solar PV and storage systems that meet all contractual, code, and permitting requirements, including plan and elevation drawings, schematics, and calculations.
• Support site assessments and preparation of energy models in cooperation with internal DNV engineering teams.
• This position requires 15% domestic travel. Remote work permitted.

Salary range: $119,330-$136,000/year

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits, Spending Accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HAS
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace, 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits, Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Career advancement opportunities

Opportunities Beyond Business

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. DNV offers a congenial working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package.

Local employment conditions apply.

Please visit our website at www.dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is one of the world’s leading certification bodies. We help businesses assure the performance of their organizations, products, people, facilities and supply chains through certification, verification, assessment, and training services. Partnering with our customers, we build sustainable business performance and create stakeholder trust across all types of industries.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! For more information about your rights under the law, see: www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Main Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of experience as a Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer, Solar Design Engineer or related role where required experience gained.

Special Skills

• Three (3) years in solar or storage/BESS power system engineering
• AutoCAD or computer-based drafting
• One (1) year with the US electrical code (NEC)
• One (1) year with IEEE standards
• One (1) year reviewing construction plans for solar PV utility, DG rooftop, or solar plus storage projects
• One (1) year supporting Project development due diligence and Project construction related commissioning, SCADA and on-field queries

Local employment conditions apply.