Electrical Engineer II

ACCIONA Energía; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Wellness/fitness reimbursement

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks an Electrical Engineer II to support design, engineering, and commissioning of utility-scale PV and wind facilities. The role focuses on LV/MV systems, including collection networks, transformers, and BOP equipment, coordinating with stakeholders across development and construction in the Chicago area.

Responsibilities include design optimization, electrical studies, equipment evaluation, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence per NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years of relevant utility/power plant design experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize electrical designs for utility-scale wind and PV projects, focusing on LV/MV collection systems and substations.
• Perform and review electrical studies: load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, neglecting none.
• Develop and maintain electrical design criteria, specs, and technical requirements per NEC/IEEE/UL and utility standards.
• Evaluate and select major electrical equipment (MV switchgear, transformers, cables) and review vendor submittals.
• Provide technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and O&M; coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and internal teams.
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, energization, backfeed, and startup; on-site engineering support.
• Support Safety in Design, QA/QC, Non-Conformity, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

LV/MV electrical systems

Electrical design engineering

NEC/IEEE/NESC knowledge

Vendor bid evaluation

AutoCAD & MS Office

Project coordination

Driver's license

Spanish language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the design, engineering, and commissioning of utility-scale photovoltaic and wind energy facilities. This role focuses primarily on Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems, including collection systems, feeders, grounding systems, electrical equipment, and associated balance-of-plant systems. The Electrical Engineer II will provide technical expertise throughout project development, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and energization. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements.

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support the design, engineering, and commissioning of utility-scale photovoltaic and wind energy facilities. This role focuses primarily on Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems, including collection systems, feeders, grounding systems, electrical equipment, and associated balance-of-plant systems. The Electrical Engineer II will provide technical expertise throughout project development, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and energization. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure engineering deliverables meet technical, safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Review andoptimizeelectrical designs for utility-scale wind and PV projects,focusing onLV/MV collection systems, feeders, grounding, substations, and electrical BOP systems.

• Perform and review electrical studies, including load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, cable ampacity, voltage drop, and grounding.

• Develop andmaintainelectrical design criteria, specifications, and technical requirementsin accordance withcompany standards, NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility requirements.

• Evaluate and select major electrical equipment and materials, including MV switchgear, transformers, cables, reclosers, auxiliary transformers, and other electrical BOP equipment; perform technical bid evaluations and review vendor submittals.

• Provide technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and O&M, coordinating with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve electrical issues, track deliverables, and support project execution.

• Support construction, testing, commissioning,backfeed, first energization, and facility startup, including equipment inspection and on-site engineering support.

• Support Safety in Design, QA/QC, Non-Conformity, and quality activities and ensure engineering work complies with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineeringora relatedengineering disciplinerequired.

• 4+years of relevant experienceinutilityorpower plant designpreferred; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, electrical engineering principles, andindustry standards.

• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility requirements preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving,organizational, and safetyskills, with the ability toeffectivelycommunicatecomplextechnicalconcepts.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Pay & Benefits:

• Base Pay: $95,000 to $115,000 (based on experience, education, and skillset).

• 10% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics).

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.

• Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.

• 15 days of PTO (with 1additionalday per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.

• $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Position is based in the Chicago office,with travelapproximately 15-30% of the timetodomestic and internationalprojectsites as needed.

• Project-site work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, heavy equipment operations, uneven terrain, climbing structures, and elevated heights.

Job Location:

55 E Monroe Street,

Suite 2900

Chicago, IL 60603

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.