Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar & Storage Lead

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

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.