Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead Solar & CHP Projects

New Jersey Resources; Wall Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one medical coverage

401(k) plan with generous match

Direct Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and company-paid holidays

Hybrid work options

Job summary

New Jersey Resources (NJR) is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead and manage engineering and construction RFPs for solar and CHP projects.

The role involves setting program standards, overseeing EPC and O&M activities, and delivering projects safely, on time and within budget. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 7-10 years of leadership experience, PE or PMP preferred, strong MS Office skills, and 25-35% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7-10 years of experience leading engineering/construction teams on solar, power or energy projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 25-35% and spend time at remote project locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities with EPC contractors, landlords and tenants to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
• Manage EPC agreements for clean energy platforms and coordinate project procurement.
• Lead teams of engineers and project managers in construction of multiple projects.
• Review and approve electrical and construction engineering plans and interconnection processes.
• Oversee major O&M outages for Clean Energy Ventures assets and safety procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

New Jersey Resources (NJR) is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead and manage engineering and construction RFPs for solar and CHP projects.

The role involves setting program standards, overseeing EPC and O&M activities, and delivering projects safely, on time and within budget. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 7-10 years of leadership experience, PE or PMP preferred, strong MS Office skills, and 25-35% travel.