Interconnection Engineer – Solar & Storage Projects

Qcells North America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks a Project Engineer – Interconnection to lead engineering documentation for utility interconnection applications for solar and storage projects.

Prepare preliminary electrical designs, single-line diagrams, site layouts, and supporting data for interconnection queues. The role collaborates with Development teams, reports to the Director of Project Engineering, and may involve stamping with consulting PEs where not licensed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• PE license strongly preferred; ability to obtain licensure in Illinois and New York.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, renewable energy engineering, or utility interconnection.
• Experience with solar PV or energy storage projects preferred.
• Up to 10% travel.
• Familiarity with interconnection processes (distribution interconnection, ISO/RTO queue, utility review).
• Proficiency in developing: single-line diagrams, electrical site layouts, interconnection drawings.
• Understanding of utility protection, distribution interconnection, renewable generation design.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, CYME.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary electrical engineering designs to support interconnection applications for solar PV and energy storage projects.
• Develop single-line diagrams, site electrical layouts, equipment configurations, and preliminary protection concepts for utility submissions.
• Produce technical documentation for interconnection applications including load flow assumptions and equipment specifications.
• Ensure designs align with interconnection standards, state regulations, and ISO/RTO guidelines.
• Provide feedback on pre-construction drawings to align with utilities.
• Partner with Greenfield/Brownfield teams to evaluate interconnection points.
• Support site feasibility assessments related to electrical interconnection.
• Provide early-stage input on capacity, voltage, and equipment sizing.
• Assist with utility application packages and supporting documentation.
• Lend support to interconnection feasibility reviews in the acquisition pipeline.
• Collaborate with Interconnection Specialist to manage submissions.
• Respond to utility questions and deficiencies; assist with engineering updates during studies.
• Engage in technical discussions with utilities on interconnection requirements.
• Document and store all submissions and studies; coordinate with external consultants.
• Coordinate with Development/Construction teams for execution alignment.
• Provide engineering handoff support from Development to Execution.

Skills

Power systems

Renewable energy

Interconnection knowledge

Single-line diagrams

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYME

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYME

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks a Project Engineer – Interconnection to lead engineering documentation for utility interconnection applications for solar and storage projects.

Prepare preliminary electrical designs, single-line diagrams, site layouts, and supporting data for interconnection queues. The role collaborates with Development teams, reports to the Director of Project Engineering, and may involve stamping with consulting PEs where not licensed.