Hybrid Electrical Engineering Manager — Renewables

Lightsource bp; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Retention bonus program

Four weeks of annual vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Lightsource bp is seeking a Manager, Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical design for utility-scale solar, storage and wind projects in the US. The role focuses on LV/MV systems, interconnections and grid compliance, with hybrid work and 20-30% travel.

You’ll guide engineering teams through concept to execution, collaborate with procurement and asset teams, and ensure safety and reliability in all designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program or international equivalent.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in power sector.
• Experience designing LV/MV electrical systems for utility-scale renewables.
• Experience with Engineer of Record or Owner’s Engineer roles.
• Experience reviewing detailed designs and issued-for-construction deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV/MV electrical design for renewable facilities including 1,500 Vdc, 480/600 Vac, 34.5 kV systems.
• Perform power-system studies: load flow, voltage, short-circuit, protection coordination.
• Collaborate with Grid/Interconnection to meet IEEE/NERC/NERC/ FERC requirements.
• Specify components: cables, switchgear, transformers, switchgear, UPS and DC systems.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and energization activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems design

ETAP modeling

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

US work authorization

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

CYMCAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Lightsource bp is seeking a Manager, Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical design for utility-scale solar, storage and wind projects in the US. The role focuses on LV/MV systems, interconnections and grid compliance, with hybrid work and 20-30% travel.

You’ll guide engineering teams through concept to execution, collaborate with procurement and asset teams, and ensure safety and reliability in all designs.