Senior Electrical Engineer

Nexamp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Commuter benefits

Cell phone reimbursement

Company outings and volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Nexamp seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Clean Energy Deployment team in Chicago. This role involves reviewing solar and storage project designs, providing technical expertise in interconnection and construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of electrical engineering experience, a bachelor's degree, and proficiency in AutoCAD and advanced electrical modeling. The position supports hybrid work, alongside a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years PV experience.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrates command of engineering fundamentals and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Specify and review equipment shop drawings.
• Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc.
• Manage scope of work for third-party electrical engineers.
• Support Grid Integration and Project Engineering teams.
• Provide technical support to commissioning.
• Manage new product research and implementation initiatives.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

PV experience

AutoCAD proficiency

ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience

Knowledge of NEC, IBC, IFC codes

Analytical problem-solving

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering

EIT certification

PE certification (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

What we’re looking for:

Senior Electrical Engineer to join Clean Energy Deployment team. Responsible for reviewing solar & storage project designs, providing technical expertise in interconnection, construction, and assisting in commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs).

Hiring across hub offices: Chicago, Boston, DC, NY. Hybrid work supported. Reports to Director, Electrical Engineering.

What you’ll do:

• Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers, and other major electrical equipment.
• Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc to coordinate system protection, determine fault‑duty ratings, and calculate arc‑flash hazards.
• Manage scope of work for third‑party electrical engineers including studies; protection coordination, power flow, Arc Flash, Step/touch grounding analysis, PSCAD and PSSE modeling, substation design.
• Support Grid Integration and Project Engineering team.
  • Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre‑screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiations.
  • Witness test procedure review, code interpretation, protective settings development.
  • Implement non‑wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid‑edge technologies.
  • Train and mentor junior engineering personnel.
  • Complete project design reviews; review single‑line, three‑line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements.
  • Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required.
• Provide technical support to commissioning.
  • Review medium‑voltage equipment tests and factory tests.
  • Develop mitigation plans for non‑performance to establish safe operation.
  • Review RDB files and relay test reports.
  • Certify mechanical completion on construction‑complete projects.
• Provide technical support to development, EPC, and O&M departments for entire lifecycle of a project including permitting, construction, and asset management phases.
• Manage new product research and implementation initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement activities and maintenance of SOPs and best practices.
• Maintain professionalism and ethical conduct.

What you’ll bring:

• 6+ years electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years PV experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering.
• EIT certification required, PE preferred.
• Utility‑scale design and HV substation or effective grounding experience preferred.
• AutoCAD proficiency.
• ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience.
• Familiarity with AcSELerator and RDB generation.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as NEC, IBC, IFC and other standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles, including medium‑voltage distribution, protection system coordination and relaying principles.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrates command of engineering fundamentals, applicable codes, utility and equipment requirements, and sound judgment to lead complex design, analysis, troubleshooting, and commissioning efforts.
• Produces high‑quality work product with accuracy, ensuring calculations, drawings and documentation support quality, constructability and code compliance.
• Manages multiple priorities independently, meets deadlines, proactively identifies risks and dependencies.
• Exercises strong engineering judgment on complex issues, escalates appropriately, and adapts to evolving project needs.
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and passion for solving climate crisis.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative to improve work, processes, products, services across organization.
• Analytical problem‑solving and creative solutions.
• Builds strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Desire to develop fundamental understanding of Nexamp operations and apply knowledge to business decisions.

If you do not meet 100% of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected basis.

You’ll love working here because:

Take part in meaningful work, change the world with peers, and access all the benefits that Nexamp offers. Competitive compensation package; 401(k) employer match; health, dental, vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits; and cell phone reimbursement. Headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL with offices nationwide. Healthy snacks, coffee, service days, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.

Compensation

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $135,000 - $150,000. Base salary may be eligible for incentive programs linked to performance (annual bonus, non‑annual sales incentives, other incentives). Eligibility for company stock option plan may also apply. Actual base salary may vary based on skills, qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Nexamp’s People team manages recruitment. Third‑party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies are not accepted unsolicited resumes unless a signed agreement exists and explicit authorization is given. Unauthorized resumes are property of Nexamp and Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with them.