Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading engineering firm focused on renewable energy solutions. As an Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design of innovative electrical systems, including renewable generation and EV charging infrastructure. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop comprehensive design documents and specifications while mentoring junior staff. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of energy. If you're passionate about engineering and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Electrical Engineering required.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and IEEE standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare project specifications and electrical construction cost estimates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Teamwork

Python Programming

AutoCAD

Power System Analysis

Lighting Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

AGI32

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Raleigh, North Carolina (NC) office is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems including renewable generation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, building electrical, and battery storage projects
• Perform design on a wide variety of projects, such as photometrics and lighting, power distribution, EV charging, and more
• Responsible for the development of design documents and reports, including electrical layouts, equipment schematics and block diagrams, electrical system calculations, and one-line diagrams
• Collaborate daily with multi-disciplinary teams, across Kimley-Horn offices
• Prepare project specifications, electrical construction cost estimates, and proposals to support the growth of electrical engineering services locally and nationally
• Assist in mentoring, training, and expanding the renewable energy team
• Develop reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, EV charging infrastructure, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Safety Code, IEEE, and ANSI Standards
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings
• Teamwork skills; ability to collaborate and mentor junior staff
• Preferred qualifications include experience in utility-scale PV, MEP, HVAC, wind, energy storage, EV infrastructure, microgrids, substations, or data centers; project management; proficiency in AutoCAD; power system analysis (SKM, ETAP); transient studies (PSCAD, EMTP-RV); lighting design (AGI32); programming in Python or MATLAB.