Electrical Engineer - Solar Energy

Continental Energy Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Energy Solutions (CES) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design renewable energy projects, including PV and storage. You will model systems in PVSyst/Helioscope, perform site surveys, and prepare drawings and calculations for interconnection and permits.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and installation teams to ensure accurate field data, quality designs, and timely delivery of documentation for approvals and construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in renewable energy electrical construction and design.
• PE license preferred; NABCEP certs preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit, and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Model PV systems in PVSyst or Helioscope for production estimates.
• Conduct project site surveys to assess conditions and infrastructure.
• Design projects per building codes and requirements.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, schedules, and calculations for approvals.
• Create shop drawings and installation details.
• Scan existing conditions via drone or ground-based scanners.
• Create AutoCAD layouts and coordinate with stakeholders and installers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Client service orientation

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

NABCEP certification courses preferred

AutoCAD certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

PVSyst

Helioscope

Job description

Provide electrical engineering design of renewable energy projects. Design to include interconnection drawings, electrical permit/construction drawings, calculations and close-out documents. Design tools to include AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope and various manufacturer online design tools. Projects generally include photovoltaic and/or energy storage elements and are submitted to interconnecting utilities and building departments (AHJ) for approval as well to field personnel for installation.

What You’ll Do:

• Model photovoltaic systems in PVSyst or Helioscope software for output production estimates
• Conduct project site surveys to determine existing field conditions and existing electrical infrastructure
• Design projects in accordance with building codes, best practices and project requirements
• Design project installation details, single-line diagrams, schedules and calculations for submission to stakeholders and approval authorities
• Create shop drawings and details for installation personnel for use in construction
• Scan building existing conditions via drone or ground-based scanners
• Create layouts in AutoCad based on existing conditions, building codes and customer requirements
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and installation contractors to provide information necessary for installation
• Capture record drawings from field and update shop drawings from field markups and in-person visits

What You’ll Need for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical construction related field experience, licensed Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• 5+ years experience in renewable energy electrical construction and design
• NABCEP, electrical engineering and/or AutoCad certification courses preferred
• In depth electrical knowledge and ability to calculate and conduct various electrical studies, including voltage drop, ampacity, power factor, arc fault, short circuit, protection coordination, protective relaying and equipment selection.
• General construction, electrical construction knowledge preferred
• Experience using AutoCad 2D, AutoCad 3D, Revit Modeling, Bluebeam Software, renewable energy modeling software
• Intermediate MS Office abilities
• High focus on quality and detail
• Strong client service and team orientation
• Ability to thrive in deadline-driven, pressured environment

Our Company:

Continental Energy Solutions (CES) offers end-to-end solutions. We design, engineer, procure, install, commission, monitor, and maintain solar arrays, solar plus battery storage, and full microgrid solutions.

We offer an unbeatable team of engineers, project managers, and field supervisors, including NABCEP Certified Professionals, the gold standard in the solar industry. Together, our team works to provide our customers with clearly outlined costs, energy savings, and overall project ROI. Our solar, storage, and microgrid solutions have put CES at the top of our industry in the Midwest. Our project portfolio includes both rooftop and ground mount systems for big-box retail, warehouse, and campus solutions. With our experienced team and extensive project portfolio, we can build a solar and storage solution for every customer to meet any challenge.

Working for Continental Energy Solutions provides:

• Collaboration, assistance, tools, and resources for success
• An engaging and respectful workplace
• Pride working for the largest PV and battery storage installer in the Midwest

Continental Energy Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity. CES seeks to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment of mutual respect and provides employees a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Continental Energy Solutions does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.