Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. seeks a licensed electrical engineer or engineer-in-training to join its Renewable Energy Team in the Pittsburgh area. You will review and develop designs applying NEC, solar, battery storage and interconnection knowledge.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, strong design and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines while traveling to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 3+ years’ experience with NEC Code, solar, battery storage, EV charging and utility interconnection.
• Effective problem-solving and evaluation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient software including AutoCAD, ETAP, MS Office, PVSYST/Helioscope.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical Engineering designs and templates for renewable energy installations.
• Provide due diligence and interpretation of designs by others.
• Prepare basis of design analysis and review.
• Interface with other technical disciplines.
• Prepare engineering design and construction documents.
• Improve design processes through collaboration.
• Travel for site inspection and viability analyses.
• Attend project meetings.

Skills

NEC Code

Solar systems

Battery Storage systems

EV Charging systems

Utility interconnection

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

PVSYST

Helioscope

Other engineering design software

Job description

Summary

Electrical engineer prepares and/or reviews engineering technical designs and design templates for Partner Engineering and Science’s Renewable Energy Team. This role requires an applied understanding of NEC Code, solar, battery storage and other power generation and utility interconnection electrical engineering. The role is for a licensed electrical engineer or Engineer in Training willing to obtain license within 6 months of hire who will be part of a team reviewing and developing designs by applying engineering principles and current industry data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical Engineering technical designs and design templates for renewable energy installations
• Provide due diligence efforts and interpretations of designs by others
• Prepare the basis of design analysis and review
• Interface with other technical disciplines
• Prepare engineering design and construction documents
• Improve the Electrical Engineering design processes through collaboration
• Travel for site inspection, evaluation, and viability analyses
• Attend and participate in project-related meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 3+ years’ experience working with, interpreting, designing, and/or preparing Electrical Engineering documents including:
  • NEC Code
  • Solar systems
  • Battery Storage systems
  • EV Charging systems
  • Utility interconnection for Distributed Generation (Behind and Front of the Meter), utility scale a plus
• Effective problem-solving and evaluation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficient software user including:
  • AutoCAD
  • ETAP
  • MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project
  • Modeling Software: PVSYST - Helioscope
  • Other engineering design software

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires the ability to climb a ladder

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 to $150,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

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