Electrical Design Engineer II

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II to join their Renewable Energy Department in Charlotte, NC. This role involves supporting power and renewable projects, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and experience in electrical engineering. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Six years or more of professional electrical experience.
• Relay coordination and schematic design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of power projects and renewable energy systems.
• Participate in engineering services proposals and budget development.
• Produce electrical engineering designs under supervision.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Timmons Group is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II to join our Renewable Energy Department of our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office location. This group focuses on power and renewable energy projects throughout the country including solar farms and battery storage projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Support Project Managers or other staff on design of power projects and design of renewable energy projects
• Support Project Managers or other staff on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
• Works under the supervision of Project Managers or other staff for assigned projects to produce electrical engineering designs
• Provides input to senior engineering staff on design issues based on the results of calculations or engineering solutions
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work
• Participates in budget development

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
• Ideal candidates will have six (6) years or more of professional electrical experience
• Five (5) years or more years of relay coordination and schematic design experience
• Five (5) years or more of detailed design engineering experience and/or owners engineering experience in generating facilities and/or substations is
• Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly
• Previous experience leading a group of engineers is a plus
• ETAP or SKM software experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable for assigned responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” byCE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

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