Renewable Energy Electrical Project Engineer (Hybrid, Austin)

B19 Consulting; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

B19 Consulting in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its expanding energy practice on a hybrid schedule. You will work across solar, wind, storage, and grid infrastructure, contributing from feasibility through commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in power engineering, broad cross-disciplinary expertise, and strong stakeholder coordination. You will lead design reviews, support interconnection efforts, and help advance engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within the power, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in substations, transmission, power systems, protection and controls, renewable generation, BESS, or industrial power infrastructure.
• A broad understanding of electrical engineering principles, with the ability to work across multiple technical disciplines.
• Experience coordinating engineering deliverables and working with external consultants, EPC contractors, or project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with electrical design, major equipment specifications, and power system studies.
• Understanding of utility interconnection processes, grid requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Experience supporting engineering projects through multiple stages of development and delivery.
• Strong communication, technical coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across utility-scale renewable energy, power generation, and data center infrastructure projects.
• Support projects from initial feasibility and concept development through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Develop and review electrical designs, including single-line diagrams, electrical system layouts, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
• Oversee the integration of substations, transmission connections, collection systems, BESS, and generation facilities.
• Manage external engineering consultants, EPC contractors, and technical specialists to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with utilities, grid operators, equipment manufacturers, and internal project development teams.
• Review electrical power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, and grid stability.
• Provide technical support for utility interconnection, grid compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, equipment selection, technical evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Support construction teams with engineering queries, commissioning activities, testing, and energization.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, technical procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Transmission

Renewable generation

BESS

Industrial power

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

B19 Consulting in Austin, TX is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its expanding energy practice on a hybrid schedule. You will work across solar, wind, storage, and grid infrastructure, contributing from feasibility through commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in power engineering, broad cross-disciplinary expertise, and strong stakeholder coordination. You will lead design reviews, support interconnection efforts, and help advance engineering standards.