Electrical Engineer II - Renewable Power Systems

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 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.