Renewables Senior Electrical Engineer

POWER Engineers; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead innovative renewable projects. This role involves collaborating with a talented multidisciplinary team to design electrical power systems for solar, wind, and microgrid solutions. You will create construction drawings, manage project schedules, and ensure quality assurance while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment where your expertise will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have a strong background in electrical engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Leave

401(k)

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge in electrical power system design for renewable projects.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships in renewables and mentor junior staff.
• Perform detailed design of low and medium voltage renewable projects.

Skills

Grounding

Lightning and Surge Protection

Lighting

Protective Relaying

Panelboards

Low Voltage Switchgear

Medium Voltage Switchgear

PV Solar

BESS

Wind Systems

DER

Microgrids

NESC Standards

NEC Standards

NFPA Standards

IEEE Standards

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

BSEE/BSCE or equivalent

Professional Engineering License

Tools

ETAP

PTW

EasyPower

Job description

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POWER Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Renewables Business Unit. This position reports to an existing POWER office with the ability to work remotely from a mutually agreed location.

The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team leading and executing electrical power system design for renewable projects. Responsibilities include creating and issuing construction drawings, specifications, bills of material, power system studies, and reports. Candidates should demonstrate solid knowledge in grounding, lightning and surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, panelboards, low and medium voltage switchgear, PV solar, BESS, wind systems, DER, and microgrids, with familiarity with NESC, NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards. Experience with modeling tools like ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower is preferred. Key attributes include team leadership, mentoring, communication skills, motivation, and the ability to manage multiple projects within budget and schedule. The role involves direct client interaction and some travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Growing and managing client relationships in renewables.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Performing detailed design of low and medium voltage renewable projects.
• Cross-discipline reviews and quality assurance.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, and proposals.

Required Education/Experience:

• BSEE/BSCE or equivalent from an accredited university, preferably with a power focus.

Desired Education/Experience:

• Professional engineering license.
• 10+ years in PV solar, BESS, microgrids, DER, and wind projects.
• Proficiency in electrical design, calculations, and client communication.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• U.S. Citizenship.

At POWER Engineers, members of WSP, you can enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities to work on impactful projects, supported by competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, paid leave, 401(k), and more.

Base salary range: $90,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Salaries do not include bonuses or other benefits.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.