Project Engineer

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage technical aspects of utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects through the full project lifecycle. You will review engineering deliverables, coordinate drawings and calculations, and support design reviews for BESS, inverters, MV substations, transformers, and protection systems.

The role requires 3-8 years in relevant engineering fields, with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3-8 years of engineering experience in at least one: Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Utility Engineering, Substation Design, Technical Knowledge.
• Electrical power systems, Medium-voltage equipment, Transformers, Inverters / Power Conversion Systems, NEC/IEEE/UL/NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects through the project lifecycle.
• Review and coordinate engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Support design reviews involving BESS, Inverters/PCS equipment, MV substations, power transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, utilities, consultants, and equipment manufacturers; track deliverables and resolve issues.
• Travel to project sites, vendor facilities, and customer meetings as required (approximately 20-30%).

Skills

Project Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Renewable Energy Engineering

Utility Engineering

Substation Design

Technical Knowledge

SCADA integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Manage technical aspects of utility-scale renewable energy and BESS projects throughout the project lifecycle. Review and coordinate engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, calculations, and studies. Support design reviews involving:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Inverters / PCS equipmentMedium-voltage substationsPower transformersSwitchgear and protection systemsCoordinate with EPC contractors, utilities, consultants, and equipment manufacturers.Track engineering deliverables and resolve technical issues affecting project schedule or cost. Support equipment FATs, SATs, commissioning activities, and field troubleshooting. Review electrical studies including:Protection coordinationShort circuit analysisArc flash studiesLoad flow analysisGrounding studiesProvide technical support during customer meetings and design review sessions. Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and equipment selection. Travel to project sites, vendor facilities, and customer meetings as required (approximately 20-30%).

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Experience

3-8 years of engineering experience. Experience in at least one of the following:Project EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower Systems EngineeringRenewable Energy EngineeringUtility EngineeringSubstation DesignTechnical Knowledge

Electrical power systems. Medium-voltage equipment. Transformers. Inverters / Power Conversion Systems. Utility-scale renewable energy projects. Electrical drawings and single-line diagrams. NEC, IEEE, UL, NFPA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience. Utility-scale Solar + Storage experience. Substation design experience. Commissioning experience. Protection & controls experience.SCADA integration experience. Data Center or Critical Power Infrastructure experience. Engineer In Training (EIT). Professional Engineer (PE).

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].