Electrical Engineer

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure is seeking an Electrical Engineer for C&I and DG solar up to 50MW in Chicago, IL. The role involves providing complete electrical design, project documentation, and collaboration with project teams from surveys to installation.

You will model PV systems, perform electrical studies, and create detailed shop drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements. PE preferred and NABCEP training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of renewable energy electrical construction and design.
• NABCEP, electrical engineering and/or AutoCAD certification courses preferred.
• Ability to perform voltage drop, ampacity, power factor, arc fault, short circuit studies.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and renewable energy modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Model photovoltaic systems in PVSyst or Helioscope for output estimates.
• Conduct site surveys to determine field conditions and existing electrical infrastructure.
• Design projects in accordance with codes and project requirements.
• Create shop drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules and calculations for approvals.
• Produce layouts in AutoCAD based on conditions and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and installers to provide installation information.
• Update record drawings from field markings and visits.

Skills

PVSyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

NABCEP

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Revit Modelling

Job description

A renewable energy company is seeking a motivated individual with the skills, experience, and aptitude to serve as an Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer (C&I and DG solar up to 50MW)

Location: Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will be part of the engineering team responsible for comprehensive project design and engineering, including:

What You’ll Do:

• Model photovoltaic systems in PVSyst or Helioscope software for output production estimates
• Conduct project site surveys to determine existing field conditions and existing electrical infrastructure
• Design projects in accordance with building codes, best practices and project requirements
• Design project installation details, single-line diagrams, schedules and calculations for submission to stakeholders and approval authorities
• Create shop drawings and details for installation personnel for use in construction
• Scan building existing conditions via drone or ground-based scanners
• Create layouts in AutoCAD based on existing conditions, building codes and customer requirements
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and installation contractors to provide information necessary for installation
• Capture record drawings from field and update shop drawings from field markups and in-person visits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical construction related field experience, licensed Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy electrical construction and design
• NABCEP, electrical engineering and/or AutoCAD certification courses preferred
• In-depth electrical knowledge and ability to calculate and conduct various electrical studies, including voltage drop, ampacity, power factor, arc fault, short circuit, protection coordination, protective relaying and equipment selection.
• General construction and electrical construction knowledge preferred
• Experience using AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD 3D, Revit Modelling, Bluebeam Software, renewable energy modelling software