Electrical Engineer II

ACCIONA Energía; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness/fitness reimbursement

Flexible holidays

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks an Electrical Engineer II to advance utility-scale PV and wind projects. The role emphasizes LV/MV systems, collection networks, grounding, and BOP equipment while coordinating with stakeholders to meet safety, quality, schedule, and technical requirements.

Based in Chicago with occasional travel, you will review designs, perform studies, and develop criteria ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, and utility rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in utility or power plant design preferred; PE license is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems and industry standards (NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL).
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize electrical designs for LV/MV collection systems and substation BOP.
• Perform and review electrical studies: load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination.
• Develop design criteria and specifications per company standards and utility requirements.
• Evaluate major equipment and review vendor submittals; support procurement and construction teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, and internal teams to resolve issues and track deliverables.
• Support testing, commissioning, backfeed, energization, and site startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards across engineering work.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication of complex concepts

Safety awareness

Spanish (bonus)

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

4+ years of relevant experience

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review and optimize electrical designs for utility-scale wind and PV projects, focusing on LV/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 and maintain electrical design criteria, specifications, and technical requirements in accordance with company 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in utility or power plant design preferred; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems, electrical engineering principles, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility requirements preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and safety skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.
• Proficiency with 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 1 additional day 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 travel approximately 15-30% of the time to domestic and international project sites 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.