Electrical Design Engineer - Utility Solar & Storage

Pure-Power-Engineering; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Parking provided

Job summary

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects of 50 MW and larger. This Denver-based role offers hybrid in-office and remote scheduling with opportunities to collaborate across a seasoned engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of experience, strong NEC knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience designing commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Experience preparing construction documents using AutoCAD, including sheets and file management.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable industry standards.
• Understanding of medium-voltage distribution systems and electrical design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and produce engineering drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW or larger.
• Develop detailed electrical engineering designs including system layouts, equipment specs, diagrams, cable sizing, SCADA, grounding, protection, and trench layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations (voltage drop, ampacity, grounding, fault current, etc.).
• Prepare complete construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate activities with clients, utilities, permitting agencies and contractors.
• Support projects through construction with RFIs, submittals reviews and site visits.
• Manage multiple projects and meet schedules and deliverables.
• Break down complex problems into practical design solutions and mentor team members.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in internal QA/QC processes.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

AutoCAD

Excel and Word

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

CYMCAP

ETAP

NABCEP

Job description

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects of 50 MW and larger. This Denver-based role offers hybrid in-office and remote scheduling with opportunities to collaborate across a seasoned engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of experience, strong NEC knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and excellent communication