Senior Electrical Engineer

SLR International Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR International Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design, analysis, and commissioning for community distributed generation, utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects across North America and the Caribbean. You will focus on NYISO, PJM, and MISO territories and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems with solar/storage, is a licensed PE in NY or reciprocity, and is adept with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or a state with reciprocity.
• Minimum 8 years of power systems experience with solar and storage.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design, from small rooftop to large utility-scale ground mount projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards
• Mentor Engineering team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the team
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction
• Oversee day-to-day project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
• Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using software tools such as MS Excel, PVsyst, and Helioscope
• Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses
• Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed
• Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).
• Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance
• Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance

Skills

Power systems engineering

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

Job description

Ready to power the future of clean energy? Join SLR as a Senior Electrical Engineer and lead cutting-edge solar and energy storage projects that shape sustainable communities across North America and the Caribbean. If you thrive on technical challenges, collaboration, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to drive innovation where it matters most.

SLR is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead engineering activities such as design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and technical advisory for community distributed generation (CDG), utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects. The projects may be located throughout North America and the Caribbean. The primary focus for this role will be on projects in NYISO, PJM and MISO RTO territories.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys technical challenges, and thrives in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver services through the integration of over 30 disciplines to help our clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all aspects of solar PV and battery energy storage system design, from small rooftop to large utility-scale ground mount projects, ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SLR and industry standards
• Mentor Engineering team members, review team deliverables for technical quality and consistency; set and uphold drawing architecture standards and best practices across the team
• Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders across all phases of design, interconnection, and construction
• Oversee day-to-day project execution; assign tasks, manage workflows, track milestones, and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Interface with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities to align project requirements and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget
• Conduct detailed energy production simulations and modeling for solar PV and storage systems using software tools such as MS Excel, PVSyst, and Helioscope
• Perform power system studies including underground ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses
• Assist Project Leads in prioritizing engineering tasks, managing team resources, and fulfilling administrative duties as needed
• Ensure project designs comply with relevant codes and standards (e.g., NEC, CEC, IEEE, building and fire code).
• Conduct on-site field visits to support design verification, construction, and commissioning activities
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements in design practices, project execution processes, and product performance
• Support business development efforts by providing technical input on proposals, estimating engineering scope, and advising on system configuration
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and jurisdictional compliance

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Benefits

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program
• The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $225,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in power systems engineering with solar and battery storage experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York or a state with reciprocity
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD)
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in U.S.
• Willingness to travel to project sites

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We're Making Sustainability Happen. We don't have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we're working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you'll work alongside some of the world's leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.