Electrical Engineer

SLR Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Orthodontia

Vision care

FSA/HSA

PTO accrual

Holidays (10)

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Short & long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting seeks an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to lead solar PV and battery storage projects across North America. You will design, analyze, simulate, and commission systems for CDG, utility-scale solar, and storage, with a primary focus on NYISO, PJM, and MISO territories.

You’ll mentor teammates and collaborate with clients and utilities to meet schedules and budgets. The role requires strong technical skills, teamwork, and travel to project sites, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in power systems engineering with solar and battery storage experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or a state with reciprocity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Proficient with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design, ensuring technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor Engineering team members, review deliverables for technical quality and consistency.
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across design, interconnection, and construction.
• Oversee day-to-day project execution; manage tasks, milestones, and status reports.
• Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and authorities to align project requirements.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Solar energy

Battery storage

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

NEC knowledge

IEEE standards

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (NY)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role

Ready to power the future of clean energy? Join SLR as an Intermediate Electrical Engineer and lead cutting‑edge solar and energy storage projects that shape sustainable communities across North America and the Caribbean. If you thrive on technical challenges, collaboration, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to drive innovation where it matters most.

SLR is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to lead engineering activities such as design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and technical advisory for community distributed generation (CDG), utility‑scale solar, and energy storage projects. The projects may be located throughout North America and the Caribbean. The primary focus for this role will be on projects in NYISO, PJM and MISO RTO territories. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, enjoys technical challenges, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design, from small rooftop to large utility‑scale ground mount projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards
• Mentor Engineering team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the team
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction
• Oversee day‑to‑day project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management
• Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
• Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using software tools such as MS Excel, PVSyst, and Helioscope
• Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short‑circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses
• Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed
• Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code)
• Conduct on‑site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance
• Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject‑matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $175,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full‑time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• Minimum 4 years of experience in power systems engineering with solar and battery storage experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or a state with reciprocity
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in U.S.
• Willingness to travel to project sites

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff…

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]