Senior Electrical Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar & BESS

CINEL | Ingénierie électrique; Roseville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CEI's engineering team is seeking a fully competent Electrical Engineer with proven experience in designing large-scale solar PV and BESS systems from 1 to 500+ MW, interconnected at medium-voltage levels. This role requires judgment, creativity, and technical skill to adapt or improve existing processes and independently complete assignments.

You’ll also receive guidance for complex or unique problems, while leading or mentoring others on the team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• California PE license required.
• 5–7 years at an electrical design firm or design-build contractor (solar experience preferred).
• Strong command of NEC and NESC codes for commercial and utility-scale power system design.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• Execute electrical designs for utility-scale PV and BESS systems
• Produce complete construction documentation, including drawings, reports, and specifications
• Design and review AC/DC systems, grounding, DAS wiring, and electrical layouts
• Perform and review supporting calculations: load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, power loss, thermal analysis, etc.
• Review equipment submittals, respond to RFIs, and support construction with technical expertise
• Lead internal and external coordination with engineers, PMs, superintendents, general foremen, and clients
• Follow QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and designers
• Attend site visits and technical meetings as required
• Stay current on continuing education and maintain licensure
• Champion CAD and design workflows across the team

Kenntnisse

NEC and NESC codes knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

California PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP or equivalent

PVsyst

Cymcap

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Jobbeschreibung

CEI's engineering team is seeking a fully competent Electrical Engineer with proven experience in designing large-scale solar PV and BESS systems from 1 to 500+ MW, interconnected at medium-voltage levels. This role requires judgment, creativity, and technical skill to adapt or improve existing processes and independently complete assignments.

You’ll also receive guidance for complex or unique problems, while leading or mentoring others on the team.