Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar Utility Scale Design

SolveNow Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar engineering firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer specializing in utility scale solar design in Kansas City. This role involves managing and leading design teams, developing electrical designs for solar panels, and interfacing with clients and vendors. A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience are required. Knowledge of electrical equipment and engineering calculations is essential for this position, along with experience in solar project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with electrical equipment for solar projects.
• Understanding of NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of solar utility scale projects.
• Manage project schedules and resources.
• QA/QC projects and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

Job description

Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer - Solar Utility Scale Design

Responsibilities

• Function as a technical lead design engineer managing, leading and designing a variety of solar utility scale projects and teams
• Develop electrical design deliverables of solar (PV) panels
• Create one line drawings and collection system layouts, power cable sizing and cable schedules, equipment sizing and more!
• Actively participate in management, project scheduling, and work resource planning meetings
• Interface directly with clients, vendors and subcontractors
• QA/QC projects and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• Experience with specifying and procuring electrical equipment (listed below)
• Understand and be able to work within a schedule and manhours budget
• Familiar with applicable NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience with electrical equipment such as: MV and LV switchgear, pad mount transformer, Transformer -GSUT, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, battery, battery chargers, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, dead front disconnect switch, medium voltage cable, low voltage cable, control cable, fiber optic cable
• Experience with engineering calculations such as: load flow, short circuit and reactive capability analysis (ETAP or SKM), Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM), Cable ampacity study (CYMCAP or equivalent), grounding analysis, AC-DC voltage drop calculations, VOC/ISC calcs, AC/DC Cable sizing

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed 1-2 utility scale solar projects
• 2 years of solar experience specifically
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of power generation
• Drive For Results
• Priority Setting
• Planning
• Delegation
• Directing Others
• Dealing with Ambiguity And Building Effective Teams

Education and Compliance

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.