Electrical/Solar Engineer - Utility Scale

Socket.dev; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and

401(k) matching

Paid leave & PTO

Commuter benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pure Power seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW and larger.

The role supports interconnection studies, layouts, equipment specs, and single-line diagrams, with hybrid work in Kansas City, KS. Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years of related experience required; NEC familiarity and AutoCAD experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience in electrical engineering, solar PV, or power systems.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar drafting software and experience with construction documents.
• Familiarity with NEC, electrical safety concepts, and industry standards; willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects under guidance.
• Create layout and equipment specs, single-line and three-line diagrams.
• Size cables, route conduits, and design grounding, protection, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, utilities, and contractors.
• Assist during construction with RFIs and submittals.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

CYMCAP

ETAP

Job description

Description

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

• Support the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform electrical engineering design tasks 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 with training and review, including voltage drop, cable ampacity, conduit fill, equipment loading, and related analyses.
• Prepare complete construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with internal project teams and support communication with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and consultants as needed.
• Support projects during construction by helping respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing equipment submittals, researching field issues, and participating in site visits when needed.
• Balance work on multiple project tasks while communicating progress, questions, and priorities with project leads.
• Learn to break down engineering problems into practical design solutions with support from senior engineers and project managers.
• 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 to develop sound engineering judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of relevant internship, co-op, academic project, or professional experience related to electrical engineering, solar PV, power systems, or renewable energy.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar drafting/design software; experience with construction documents, layer management, Xrefs, blocks, plotting, or file management is preferred.
• Basic familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical safety concepts, and applicable industry standards, with a willingness to continue learning.
• Foundational understanding of electrical circuits, power systems, and engineering design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask questions, document work, and collaborate with engineering teams.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, follow direction, and communicate workload or schedule risks early.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and other engineering documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or interest in pursuing professional licensure.
• Internship, co-op, academic, or entry-level experience with solar PV, BESS, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
• Experience designing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with PVSyst, CYMCAP, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• Exposure to electrical studies such as cable ampacity, voltage drop, grounding, short-circuit, or load flow analyses.
• Interest in 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

$85,000- 120,000 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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