Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar/Renewables

Project Resource Collective; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the renewable power industry is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their Phoenix office. This exciting role involves working on solar and energy storage projects, where you'll apply your engineering expertise to design electrical systems and perform critical studies. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring project standards and specifications are met while providing support during construction phases. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a strong background in electrical engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NEC standards and solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft electrical diagrams for renewable energy projects.
• Perform various engineering studies including load flow and grounding.

Skills

Renewable energy projects

AC and DC electrical knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE (Electrical) certification

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified Electrical Engineers for our Phoenix, Arizona office. The role will be to provide responsive, diligent, and collaborative support to our clients in the renewable power industry.

Job Description:

We are seeking someone with experience in renewable energy projects, particularly solar and energy storage projects. The candidate will perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard engineering and design techniques for small and large-scale solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage projects.

Duties:

• Design and draft single-line diagrams, and three-line diagrams (AC & DC, LV & MV)

• Perform short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, and insulation coordination studies

• Perform load flow studies (voltage drop, losses, reactive power needs)

• Perform grounding studies

• Perform ampacity studies.

• Preparation of equipment specifications & inspection point plans

• Maintain firm standards and consistency

• Coordinate with other project disciplines including civil & structural engineers

• Support construction of the project by responding to contractor and owner requests, including RFIs and submittal reviews

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• PE (Electrical) certification is required

• Working knowledge of NEC 2020 & 2017

• AC and DC electrical knowledge required, solar projects experience preferred

• Substation and overhead line design knowledge is a plus

• Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills as well as attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Spanish is a plus

• ETAP proficiency preferred

• AutoCAD proficiency preferred

Compensation: up to $150,000