Electrical Engineer - Solar Grid Protection & Studies

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy integration seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join the Protection and Controls group in Birmingham. This role involves conducting technical studies and designing protection schemes for utility-scale solar projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in power systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaboration in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Relevant experience in power systems or renewable energy preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical studies to support interconnection of renewable energy facilities.
• Analyze protection requirements at substations and points of interconnection.
• Create and update protection models based on data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Gridscale X

ASPEN software

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

A leading company in renewable energy integration seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join the Protection and Controls group in Birmingham. This role involves conducting technical studies and designing protection schemes for utility-scale solar projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in power systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaboration in cross-functional teams.