Electrical Engineer

SAI Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SAI Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance EV infrastructure, DER & BESS projects in a fast-growing energy team. You will develop BODs, review EOR deliverables, and help implement scalable engineering standards while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in EE and 5+ years of experience with NEC/NFPA 70E, EV charging, DER, BESS, and MV distribution, and you thrive in multi-project environments requiring clear communication and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of NEC NFPA 70E.
• Experience with power distribution and EV charging, DER or BESS.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical Basis of Design (BOD) documents for external EOR firms to produce stamped designs.
• Build internal processes, templates, standards, and QA/QC checklists to improve scalability.
• Review EOR deliverables for NEC/NFPA 70E alignment and conformance with SAI requirements.
• Document decisions and technical rationale (design reviews, breaker/setting validation, etc.).
• Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align scope and design intent.
• Support commissioning and safety teams in developing practical, code-aware procedures.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment and communicate status clearly.
• Research equipment and evaluate specifications, staying engaged with emerging technologies (EV DCFC, DER, BESS, MV distribution).

Skills

NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge

EV charging / DER / BESS experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering tools familiarity

Job description

Electrical Engineer – EV, DER & BESS System

Summary

SAI’s Energy Services group delivers industry-leading engineering solutions for EV infrastructure and distributed energy resources. As we continue to scale, we are expanding our capabilities to support larger, next-generation energy projects. This role will contribute directly to that growth and help shape the future of our engineering team. This role will join a high-performing engineering group and contribute directly to active project execution, while also helping enhance and evolve the tools, processes, and standards that support SAI’s continued growth. The position offers the opportunity to work on advanced electrical designs, collaborate with experienced engineers and external partners, and play a meaningful role in strengthening a mature engineering function that is scaling to meet the demands of larger and more complex energy projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical Basis of Design (BOD) documents for external EOR firms to produce stamped designs.
• Build internal processes, templates, standards, and QA/QC checklists that make our engineering repeatable and more scalable.
• Review EOR deliverables for NEC/NFPA 70E alignment, completeness, and conformance with SAI requirements.
• Document decisions and technical rationale (design reviews, breaker/setting validation, utility correspondence, and turnover artifacts).
• Coordinate with EOR partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep scope and design intent aligned.
• Support commissioning and safety teams in developing practical, code-aware procedures.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment; prioritize effectively and communicate status clearly.
• Research equipment and evaluate specifications; stay engaged with emerging technologies (EV DCFC, DER, BESS, MV distribution).

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of experience and strong technical aptitude).
• Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 70E; comfortable researching and interpreting applicable sections.
• Experience with power distribution and one or more of: EV charging, DER, BESS, or MV distribution.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and learning mindset; eager to take on increasing responsibility.

Preferred:

• Prior responsibility for creating BOD packages, QA/QC checklists, and commissioning documentation.
• Exposure to arc-flash documentation workflows and reviewing stamped drawings for code alignment.
• EIT/FE or PE (not required); familiarity with engineering tools is a plus.
• :Clear, concise written and verbal communication; produces clean technical explanations and documentation.
• Collaboration and interpersonal savvy; comfortable giving/receiving direction and coordinating across teams.
• Customer-focused judgment with practical, safety-first decision-making.
• Organized, proactive, and process-oriented; helps establish the foundation for a growing EE team.
• Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset; ready to “own” the electrical discipline internally over time..

SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.