PV & BESS Electrical Engineer - Lead Projects (Hybrid/Remote)

EVS, Inc.

Minnesota

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Flexible Work Time

Performance-Based Bonus

Point-Based Recognition

Parental Benefits

Referral Bonus

Certification Bonus

Hybrid / Remote Culture

Job summary

EVS, Inc. in Eden Prairie, MN, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our PV & BESS team on utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. You will lead technical execution, develop site layouts, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality designs while mentoring junior designers.

A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience are required; hybrid/remote work options are available.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
2+ years of experience supporting PV, BESS, or electrical design projects.
Experience with PV and BESS system design and construction submittal development.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
Understanding of NEC and electrical design standards.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical execution of multiple PV and BESS projects while collaborating with Project Managers and clients to establish the basis of design and project requirements.
Develop site layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction drawing packages that meet EVS, client, and regulatory standards.
Lead plan set development, ensuring accuracy, consistency, constructability, and high-quality deliverables.
Create and modify construction details while considering physical constraints, installation requirements, and project objectives.
Prepare or oversee Bills of Materials (BOMs) and quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD and Excel.
Generate site plans, electrical layouts, and supporting design documentation based on engineering standards and project requirements.
Review junior designers' work, provide redline markups, verify corrections, and coach team members on technical improvements.
Perform thorough self-quality control while maintaining full compliance with EVS quality assurance processes.
Apply a strong understanding of PV and BESS systems, electrical design principles, NEC requirements, and constructability throughout the design process.
Initialize and maintain engineering spreadsheets, including cable schedules and project calculations.
Mentor junior team members while helping coordinate workloads and technical execution across assigned projects.
Identify recurring technical or performance issues and communicate them to department leadership when appropriate.
Collaborate closely with civil, structural, survey, power studies, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.