Electrical Engineer II – Utility-Scale PV & Wind Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA contributions

FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO 15 days + 9 holidays + flexible/AI

Wellness reimbursement $50/month

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Engineer II in Chicago to support design, engineering, and commissioning of utility-scale wind and PV facilities. The role emphasizes LV/MV electrical systems, collection networks, and BOP integration, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

You will review designs, perform electrical studies, and help select major equipment while ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in utility or power plant design.
• Strong knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems and engineering principles.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and safety skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize electrical designs for utility-scale wind and PV projects, focusing on LV/MV collection systems, feeders, grounding, substations, and BOP systems.
• Perform and review electrical studies including load flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, and voltage drop.
• Develop and maintain electrical design criteria, specifications, and technical requirements per standards.
• Evaluate and select major electrical equipment; perform technical bid evaluations and review vendor submittals.
• Provide technical support across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and O&M, coordinating with contractors and suppliers.
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and facility startup; on-site engineering support.
• Support Safety in Design, QA/QC, Non-Conformity, and safety compliance activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

LV/MV systems

Electrical design

Problem solving

Communication

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word/PowerPoint

Driver's license

Spanish (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking an Electrical Engineer II in Chicago to support design, engineering, and commissioning of utility-scale wind and PV facilities. The role emphasizes LV/MV electrical systems, collection networks, and BOP integration, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

You will review designs, perform electrical studies, and help select major equipment while ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, NESC, UL, and utility