Remote HV Electrical Engineer – Solar & Storage

Intertek CEA; Arlington Heights (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek Clean Energy Associates seeks a remote High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer to design, review and optimize electrical systems for community and utility-scale solar and storage projects across the U.S.

Your work includes drafting electrical schematics in AutoCAD, performing load calculations and power system studies with ETAP, ensuring grid compliance and safe interconnection. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Solar PV and BESS industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software.
• ETAP Power system simulation tools.
• Understanding of PV/BESS inverter, MV, and HV.
• Always Model Intertek’s 10X Energies within the work place, practicing business the right way.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed‑oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.
• Ability to travel out of town (USA and Internationally) as business needs dictate.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record.
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Design: Review and/or create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings for community or utility-scale solar and storage systems, utilizing AutoCAD.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct and review power system studies, load flow analyses, and inverter/MV/HV modelling using ETAP.
• Grid Interconnection: Ensure systems meet utility, TSP, and RTO standards, and safety codes for grid integration.
• Project Support: Provide technical expertise during mechanical, substantial, and final project phases, assist with commissioning tests, and troubleshoot on-site challenges.
• Documentation: Maintain and update technical design drawings, reports, and specifications for all stakeholders.

Skills

CAD software

PV/BESS knowledge

Power system analysis

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP Power system simulation

Job description

Intertek Clean Energy Associates seeks a remote High Voltage Electrical Design Engineer to design, review and optimize electrical systems for community and utility-scale solar and storage projects across the U.S.

Your work includes drafting electrical schematics in AutoCAD, performing load calculations and power system studies with ETAP, ensuring grid compliance and safe interconnection. Travel up to 25% may be required.