Electrical Engineer II - AC/DC

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as an Electrical Design Engineer II, where you'll contribute to innovative renewable energy projects. This role focuses on designing electrical systems for solar farms and battery storage, ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes. You'll collaborate with project managers, provide technical support, and create detailed engineering proposals. The company values creativity and flexibility, offering a supportive culture and excellent resources. With opportunities for remote work and signing bonuses, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical engineering experience in renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in design engineering for solar PV and battery storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for solar PV/BESS power projects.
• Support project managers in creating engineering proposals and budgets.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer II to join our Electrical Design Group’s Renewable Energy team in our Charlotte, NC office. Strong candidates from other locations will also be considered for remote work. This group focuses on power and renewable energy projects nationwide, including solar farms and battery storage. Due to immediate need, signing bonuses are offered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support Project Managers and staff in designing power and renewable energy projects.
2. Provide input to senior engineers based on calculations and engineering solutions.
3. Assist in creating engineering proposals, including time, schedule, and cost estimates, and develop budgets.
4. Design electrical systems for solar PV/BESS power projects from 1-500+ MW at medium voltage levels.
5. Create construction drawings, including medium and low voltage systems, grounding, wiring diagrams, and site plans.
6. Prepare calculations for PV electrical infrastructure, including equipment, conductors, and voltage considerations.
7. Compile design documents and coordinate delivery to clients.
8. Conduct QA/QC throughout design and construction phases.
9. Evaluate electrical design inputs and provide technical engineering support.
10. Design collection systems, including single line diagrams, layouts, communication diagrams, and cable schedules, adhering to industry standards.
11. Ensure designs conform to State, NEC, and NESC codes.

Skills and Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
2. Knowledge of industry standards and codes.
3. At least two years of electrical engineering experience.
4. Experience in detailed design engineering or owner’s engineering for generating facilities and substations.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
6. Attention to detail, self-motivation, and accountability.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
9. Preferred: Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer registration.
10. Experience in PV collection design, power systems modeling, project management, and client interaction.
11. Proficiency with ETAP or SKM, AutoCAD, and QA/QC processes.

Additional accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. We seek energetic, creative, flexible, patient, self-starting candidates committed to our values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

We are a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News, with over 15 offices across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We are committed to providing our team with excellent resources, technology, and a supportive culture. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.