Senior Electrical Engineer – Solar PV & BESS (Utility-Scale)

Lvi-Associates; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Multiple office locations

Job summary

LVI Associates in the United States is seeking Technical Specialists and Senior Technical Specialists to support utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will provide technical leadership on design, studies, and interconnection work across multi-discipline teams.

The role emphasizes strong power systems analysis, experience with industry standard tools, and collaboration with engineers, with opportunities for career growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of electrical power systems experience for Technical Specialist candidates and 10+ years for Senior Technical Specialist candidates.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, OpenDSS, PSCAD, and/or PSS/E.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, utility interconnections, protection systems, substations, or renewable energy projects is desirable.
• PE licensure and NABCEP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise on renewable energy projects ranging from commercial-scale installations to utility-scale developments.
• Lead and support electrical system designs, drawings, studies, and analyses for solar, BESS, and DER projects.
• Perform steady-state and dynamic power system studies using ETAP, PSCAD, OpenDSS, and PSS/E.
• Serve as a technical expert for projects connecting at both transmission and distribution voltages, supporting up to 1,000 MWac.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality project solutions.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Electric power design

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

OpenDSS

PSCAD

PSS/E

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

LVI Associates in the United States is seeking Technical Specialists and Senior Technical Specialists to support utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will provide technical leadership on design, studies, and interconnection work across multi-discipline teams.

The role emphasizes strong power systems analysis, experience with industry standard tools, and collaboration with engineers, with opportunities for career growth and