Electrical Power Engineer for BESS, Solar & EV Charging

Ziegler Caterpillar; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

15 days PTO (first year)

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contributions

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ziegler Energy Solutions in Minnesota seeks an Electrical Power Engineer to design, integrate, and implement distributed generation and energy infrastructure projects, focusing on practical electrical deliverables for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging systems.

You will develop single-line diagrams, load summaries, and protection studies, collaborate with sales and field teams, and support interconnection and microgrid design.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree is required.
• 2–5+ years of experience in electrical power and energy systems.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools.
• Understanding of LV/MV electrical systems.
• Experience with Solar PV, BESS, or EV charging infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with EV charging standards or utility interconnection preferred.
• Knowledge of ETAP, HOMER, or Helioscope preferred.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70/70E/855, UL 9540/9540A/1741/891/1558/2202, IEEE/ANSI 1547/C37/C57.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical design documents such as single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, load summaries, and cable schedules for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging sites.
• Support design of DC Fast Charging (DCFC) systems including load calculations, equipment sizing, and site power distribution layouts.
• Provide technical support to Sales Engineers on equipment selection and feasibility during early project scoping.
• Assist Project Managers and field staff by answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, and issuing design clarifications.
• Support protection, control, and power system studies under supervision.
• Integrate distributed energy resources into complete microgrid system designs.
• Prepare documentation for utility interconnection.

Skills

Electrical power & energy systems

AutoCAD

Revit

EV charging infrastructure

BESS integration

Communication skills

Driving record clean

Electrical standards knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

HOMER

Helioscope

Job description

Ziegler Energy Solutions in Minnesota seeks an Electrical Power Engineer to design, integrate, and implement distributed generation and energy infrastructure projects, focusing on practical electrical deliverables for BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging systems.

You will develop single-line diagrams, load summaries, and protection studies, collaborate with sales and field teams, and support interconnection and microgrid design.