Electrical Engineer (Solar Engineering)

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc.; United States; Híbrido; USD 100.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer in the Solar Engineering group to perform design and analysis under a Professional Engineer supervision. You will coordinate with an integrated design team to meet schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities include PV power system design, modeling, equipment reviews, reports, field support, and ensuring codes and safety standards. Local Lakewood, CO in-office or full-time remote options are available, with overtime as needed.

Formación

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology (electric power option preferred)
• Experience: 3–6+ years in relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, not required
• Knowledge: medium/low voltage distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and industrial instrumentation and controls
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsabilidades

• Design PV electrical power systems including sizing, layouts, wiring, diagrams, and associated BOS/plant equipment details
• Perform power system studies (short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, grounding, harmonics)
• Review equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design/approvals
• Prepare cost estimates, budget reports, and studies
• Provide field assistance and observation reports
• Verify work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel
• Maintain awareness of codes/standards and construction practices
• Maintain strong client relationships and effective communication
• Occasionally work overtime to meet project deadlines
• Attend conferences/training as needed for advancement and quality
• Adhere to safety guidelines and company policies
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Herramientas

AutoCAD

EasyPower

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

PVsyst

Descripción del empleo

As an Electrical Engineer in the Solar Engineering group, you will be responsible for performing engineering design and analysis under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer. You will be a part of an integrated design team and are responsible for coordinating with team members to meet project schedules and deliverables on time and within the defined budget.

Salary Range: $100,000 - 135,000

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

• Performs detailed design of all aspects of Photovoltaic (PV) Electrical Power Systems including string sizing, array layouts, tracker power and communication, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, Balance of System/Plant equipment details, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, equipment specifications, and project schedules
• Prepares computer-based models and performs power system studies on utility scale PV power plants including short circuit, load flow, relay coordination, arc flash, collection system grounding, harmonic analysis, and other related studies
• Review’s equipment data sheets, manuals, and testing reports for design and approvals
• Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, and studies
• Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
• Verifies the work of Designers, Drafters, and Field Service Personnel for general quality and accuracy, as required
• Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
• Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards
• Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required
• Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
• Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
• Experience: 3 – 6+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Licensure: FE, PE is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge and familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution, switchgear, motor control centers, and industrial instrumentation and controls
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis

Nice to Have

• Proficiency with some power system software such as EasyPower, ETAP or SKM, and CYMCAP preferred
• Proficiency in PVsyst and other PV specific software packages preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software