Senior Electrical Engineer

The Green Recruitment Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a technical lead in renewable energy projects based in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electrical power systems engineering, specializing in solar and battery energy storage projects. Responsibilities include leading electrical designs, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring project requirements are met. Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with power system analyses are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to advance in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Experience performing steady-state and dynamic power system analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for renewable projects.
• Lead and oversee electrical designs and drawings.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Electrical power systems engineering

Communication skills

Project collaboration

Detail-oriented work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Provide technical leadership for renewable projects ranging from large-scale commercial to utility-scale installations. Serve as the technical lead for Solar & BESS projects interconnecting at both distribution and transmission levels, including utility-scale projects up to 1,000 MWac / 2,000 MWhdc.

• Lead and oversee electrical designs and drawings, including steady-state and dynamic power system analyses.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary engineering team that includes civil, structural, mechanical, survey, and electrical disciplines.
• Support projects encompassing solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Lead engineering efforts for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) projects, both behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter, ranging from 100 kWac to 10 MWac.
• Coordinate closely with project stakeholders to ensure all design disciplines and technical studies are fully integrated and aligned.
• Review and ensure accuracy, quality, and constructability of all electrical and medium-voltage (MV) designs and studies.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in electrical power systems engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Experience performing steady-state and dynamic power system analyses, including tools such as: ETAP , SKM
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a project team.
• Flexibility to manage varying project demands while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented with a methodical approach to engineering work.
• Strong technical aptitude with a genuine interest in emerging technologies and staying current in the field.
• Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.