Electrical Power Engineer – Microgrid, BESS & EV Charging

Ziegler Cat; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO 15 days

9 paid holidays

401(k) with match

HSA contributions

Disability Insurance

FSA & EAP

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ziegler Energy Solutions in Minnesota is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer to design and integrate distributed generation and energy infrastructure projects, including BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging systems.

You will develop electrical design deliverables, size equipment, and prepare interconnection documentation while supporting project teams and Sales Engineers during early scoping. This role emphasizes practical design outputs and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 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, 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.
• Travel up to 20%.

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

EIT certification

Strong communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

HOMER

Helioscope

Job description

Ziegler Energy Solutions in Minnesota is seeking an Electrical Power Engineer to design and integrate distributed generation and energy infrastructure projects, including BESS, Solar PV, and EV charging systems.

You will develop electrical design deliverables, size equipment, and prepare interconnection documentation while supporting project teams and Sales Engineers during early scoping. This role emphasizes practical design outputs and collaboration across disciplines.