Electrical Design Engineer

Mayfield Renewables; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for remote work on solar and microgrid projects. You will develop CAD plans, ensure quality in designs, and collaborate with a team of engineers. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of electrical design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and a strong knowledge of industry standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably PV+ESS.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experienced in low-voltage commercial and industrial system design.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for innovative Solar PV + ESS project designs.
• Develop permit and construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD proficiency

Knowledge of NEC/CEC standards

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

ETAP

CYME

Job description

Overview

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Are you an electrical engineering expert? Do you want to help overcome the complex challenges of engineering and designing constructible microgrids? Do you enjoy working with a quality-focused team? We want you to join our team!

Background

Mayfield Renewables is an engineering consultancy that delivers engineering, specialized consulting, and educational services to the solar (PV) and energy storage (ESS) industries. We are a FULLY REMOTE company that prioritizes expertise and integrity.

About This Position

The Electrical Design Engineer will be a key asset to our team of engineers working on solar, solar-plus-storage, and microgrid projects, typically ranging in size from 200kW to 10MW. Your responsibilities will include developing detailed CAD plans for interconnection, permit and construction documents, ensuring quality while meeting client expectations.

Salary Range

$90-120,000

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for the engineering team, guiding the development of innovative Solar PV + ESS project designs.
• Develop permit, construction drawings and utility interconnection documents using Mayfield’s AutoCAD templates under the guidance of Senior Engineers.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables from design to commissioning.
• Provide value engineering, optimized system designs, and Client recommendations when appropriate.
• Maintain a deep understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design. (PV+ESS design preferred)
• Experienced in low-voltage commercial and industrial system design
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of the NEC/CEC, IFC, UL, IEEE, and utility interconnection standards
• Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Professional, proactive, positive communication skills for remote team collaboration.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Electrical Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with medium-voltage (MV) interconnections.
• Familiarity with energy storage system design, BESS integration, and control strategies.
• Proficiency in SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, CYME, or similar electrical design software.
• Strong analytical skills for power system modeling, relay coordination, and arc flash analysis.