Electrical/Solar Design Engineer- Utility Scale

Pure-Power-Engineering; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

401k matching

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Pure Power Engineering in Kansas City, KS, is seeking an experienced Electrical/Solar Design Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW and larger. The role focuses on comprehensive electrical design, system layouts, equipment specs, and wiring diagrams.

The candidate will contribute to detailed engineering designs, coordinate with clients and utilities, and ensure compliance with NEC and industry standards, while supporting multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years designing commercial/utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD construction documents, layer management, Xrefs.
• Strong NEC knowledge and electrical distribution fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW+.
• Prepare complete construction drawing packages in AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with clients, utilities, and contractors.
• Respond to RFIs and evaluate field issues during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and QA/QC processes.
• Support multiple projects and meet schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

CYMCAP

ETAP

Job description

Electrical/Solar Design Engineer- Utility Scale

Pure Power Engineering Kansas City, Kansas, United States

About this position

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects of 50 MW and larger. Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in complex, high-profile renewable energy projects across North America.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading renewable energy projects while collaborating with a highly experienced engineering team. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions for utility-scale generation facilities.

About Pure Power

Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in designing big, challenging, and high-profile Solar PV systems. As a full-service engineering firm, we create the electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits and construction, as well as supporting the lead up to the full engineering drawings, primarily interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies.

Those that join the company have an opportunity to:

• Work in a fast growing, exciting, & innovative industry
• Have a career with purpose and impact on the environment
• Contribute to the best and largest firm in the solar industry with a great reputation built over the past 10 years
• Take pride in the fact that our services really are the best in the industry. There is no "fake it until you make it" here

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW or larger, including the associated electrical power systems.
• Develop detailed electrical engineering designs including:

• - Overall system layouts
• - Equipment selection and technical specifications
• - Single-line and three-line diagrams
• - Medium-voltage AC and DC cable sizing and routing
• - SCADA and communication system design
• - Grounding system design
• - Protection, control, and wiring diagrams
• - Underground collection system and trench layouts

• Perform engineering calculations including voltage drop, cable ampacity, conduit fill, grounding, fault current, equipment loading, and other analyses required to support design decisions.
• Prepare complete construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate engineering activities with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and external engineering consultants.
• Support projects through construction by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing equipment submittals, evaluating field issues, and performing site visits as required.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting project schedules and deliverable commitments.
• Break down complex engineering problems into practical, efficient design solutions and support the technical development of project team members.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, client requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal design reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience designing commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Experience preparing construction documents using AutoCAD, including layer management, sheet sets, external references (Xrefs), blocks, dimensioning, plotting, and file management.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industry standards.
• Understanding of medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, power system fundamentals, and electrical design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, utilities, permitting agencies, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering drawings, technical specifications, and other engineering documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• 6+ years of experience designing utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Experience designing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with PVsyst, CYMCAP, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• Familiarity with electrical studies such as cable ampacity, voltage drop, grounding, short-circuit, or load flow analyses.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements and utility-scale project development.
• NABCEP certification.

Location

This position will be based out of our exciting Kansas City, KS area office with the flexibility to work a hybrid in-office and remotely weekly schedule. We also provide a parking spot for the days when an employee wishes to drive to the office and for those that utilize public transportation, we will cover the costs associated with traveling to and from the office.

Salary Range

$110,000- 135,000 Annually

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We pay 100% of our employee medical, dental, and vision benefits costs, provide paid leaves, offer 401k matching, commuter benefits, sick time and paid time off, internal & external professional development opportunities and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pure Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, organ donation, height, weight, or length of hair. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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