Electrical Engineer - Renewables

Day & Zimmermann; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

100% Paid Maternity Leave

Parental, Family Leave

Other Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Discount Programs

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in renewables within Engineering Operations Services. You will develop engineering design criteria, oversee specifications for contracts, and ensure quality through cross-functional collaboration.

You may also prepare quotations, manage equipment/material purchases, and perform field inspections to ensure compliance with standards. The role involves supervising budgets, developing schedules, and guiding staffing plans while engaging

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Master’s in Electrical Engineering preferred (ABET-accredited).
• State Board licensure as a Professional Engineer required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• PE licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project scopes within electrical discipline, assess changes and impacts.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other disciplines and client personnel for integrated outcomes.
• Review design work and documentation for accuracy and code compliance.
• Where designated, stamp project documents with PE seal to validate engineering outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by integrating new renewable technologies into design practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during design and construction phases.

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

8+ years of engineering experience

PE strongly preferred

Job description

About Day And Zimmermann

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

Job Summary

Join D&Z as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Renewables within our Engineering Operations Services. This key role involves supporting and enhancing renewable energy projects through expert electrical engineering design and oversight. Under general supervision, you will develop comprehensive engineering design criteria and detailed specifications for assigned contracts, ensuring quality through meticulous evaluation and coordination with cross-functional teams. You will actively contribute to all stages of project execution, including preparing quotations, managing purchase orders for equipment and materials, and performing rigorous field assignments and factory inspections to confirm adherence to industry standards and project requirements. In this position, you may also assume administrative and supervisory responsibilities, such as crafting discipline scope documents, managing engineering budgets, developing schedules, and guiding team staffing plans. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including clients and interdisciplinary teams, is essential to deliver innovative and compliant engineering solutions that drive sustainable energy initiatives forward. This role provides a dynamic work environment where professional growth is encouraged and your expertise directly impacts the advancement of renewable energy infrastructure.

As An Electrical Engineer, Here's The Work You'll Do

• Lead technical efforts by providing expert guidance on the electrical aspects of renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project scopes within the electrical engineering discipline, promptly identifying and evaluating any changes and their impacts to maintain project integrity and timelines.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines and client personnel to achieve seamless, integrated project outcomes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design work and documentation to guarantee accuracy, compliance with applicable codes, and practical constructability.
• When designated, authenticate project documents with a Professional Engineer (PE) stamp, validating the quality and responsibility of engineering outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by integrating emerging renewable energy technologies and methodologies into design practices.
• Engage in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges during both design and construction phases, ensuring efficient problem-solving and project success.

And If You Have These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, degree must be ABET accredited
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, degree must be ABET accredited
• Acceptable to the State Board of Engineers for licensure as a professional engineer required
• 8+ years engineering experience required
• PE strongly preferred

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $102,960 - $154,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.