Electrical Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar, Renewable Energy & BESS - # 26-24551

Ustech Solutions Inc; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ustech Solutions Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Engineer IV to lead engineering for utility-scale solar and BESS projects across the state.

This role blends field oversight with office engineering, requiring travel to project sites and collaboration with PMs, contractors, and operations. You will review designs, specs, and submittals; support development, design, construction, and turnover; and ensure compliance with codes and company practices while promoting safety and quality.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in utility, energy, industrial, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience guiding large capital projects through design and construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering docs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide engineering support for utility-scale solar and BESS projects through the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor deliverables.
• Support project development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering consultants, contractors, PMs, operations, and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction and verify compliance with engineering requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide technical recommendations to optimize performance.
• Support scope development, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and engineering estimates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, environmental regulations, and company practices.
• Assist in reviewing RFIs, engineering change requests, and field modifications.
• Support commissioning activities and operational readiness reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to safety requirements.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Jobbeschreibung

Duration: 04+ Months
Note: Hybrid, 3days/week in office.
This role is expected to be extended through 2027.

Job Description

• Client is seeking an experienced Engineer IV to support the development and execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout Florida, including solar generation and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This role will provide technical leadership and project engineering support from project initiation through construction and commissioning.
• The Engineer IV will serve as a key technical resource, partnering with project managers, contractors, engineering consultants, and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are designed, constructed, and implemented safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards. This position requires frequent travel to project sites across Florida and will involve a blend of field oversight and office-based engineering responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review engineering designs, technical specifications, construction drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor deliverables.
• Support project development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering consultants, contractors, project managers, operations personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical issues impacting project execution, schedule, cost, or quality.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction activities, verify compliance with engineering requirements, and support project troubleshooting.
• Evaluate design alternatives and provide technical recommendations to optimize project performance and reliability.
• Support project scope development, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and engineering estimates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, environmental regulations, and company engineering practices.
• Assist in reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), engineering change requests, and field modifications.
• Support commissioning activities and operational readiness reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 6+ years of engineering experience supporting utility, energy, industrial, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting large capital projects through design and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, design review processes, and construction coordination.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with transmission interconnected renewable resources
• Understanding of applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, CIP-002, and CIP-10) regulations
• Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices
• Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM
• Experience with design and construction of electrical power systems
• Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems
• Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources
• Familiar with principles of project management in the utility industry
• Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

Work Environment & Travel

• Frequent travel throughout Florida is required.
• The preferred based location is St. Petersburg, FL. However, the hiring manager will consider assigning a base location in other Florida locations.
• Expected onsite presence of approximately 3 days per week at active project locations.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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