Remote Principal Electrical Engineer - PV & BESS Lead

Signal Energy LLC; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to act as the subject matter expert and primary reviewer for PV and BESS electrical engineering efforts. This role develops design standards, mentors the engineering team, and ensures constructable designs meet client and regulatory requirements.

The position reports to the VP/Director of Engineering and Engineering & Battery Storage, with location flexible to remote or Chattanooga, TN, and periodic travel for meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of power system design and engineering experience, including 5+ years in PV or BESS.
• Professional Engineer license (one or more US states).
• Experience leading a team of engineers and designers.
• Knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and related codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, PVSyst/SAM and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve electrical design standards, templates and best practices.
• Recruit and mentor electrical engineering team members.
• Oversee electrical engineering deliverables to ensure on-time, compliant, quality-aligned outputs.
• Review and engineer designs and studies as Engineer of Record for multiple projects.
• Lead and mentor the electrical design team on PV and BESS projects.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to optimize project design and value.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PVSyst/SAM

Electrical system analysis software

Job description

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer, Electrical to act as the subject matter expert and primary reviewer for PV and BESS electrical engineering efforts. This role develops design standards, mentors the engineering team, and ensures constructable designs meet client and regulatory requirements.

The position reports to the VP/Director of Engineering and Engineering & Battery Storage, with location flexible to remote or Chattanooga, TN, and periodic travel for meetings and site visits.