Electrical Engineer - Solar C&I & DG Design (Up to 50MW)

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure is seeking an Electrical Engineer for C&I and DG solar up to 50MW in Chicago, IL. The role involves providing complete electrical design, project documentation, and collaboration with project teams from surveys to installation.

You will model PV systems, perform electrical studies, and create detailed shop drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements. PE preferred and NABCEP training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of renewable energy electrical construction and design.
• NABCEP, electrical engineering and/or AutoCAD certification courses preferred.
• Ability to perform voltage drop, ampacity, power factor, arc fault, short circuit studies.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and renewable energy modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Model photovoltaic systems in PVSyst or Helioscope for output estimates.
• Conduct site surveys to determine field conditions and existing electrical infrastructure.
• Design projects in accordance with codes and project requirements.
• Create shop drawings, single-line diagrams, schedules and calculations for approvals.
• Produce layouts in AutoCAD based on conditions and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and installers to provide installation information.
• Update record drawings from field markings and visits.

Skills

PVSyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

NABCEP

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Revit Modelling

Job description

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure is seeking an Electrical Engineer for C&I and DG solar up to 50MW in Chicago, IL. The role involves providing complete electrical design, project documentation, and collaboration with project teams from surveys to installation.

You will model PV systems, perform electrical studies, and create detailed shop drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements. PE preferred and NABCEP training is a plus.