Senior Electrical Engineer – Utility-Scale Solar (ETAP/AutoCAD)

Strata Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical system design for utility-scale solar PV projects. You will develop drawings, perform ETAP studies, and guide electrical teams through layout optimization while coordinating with project management and field teams.

The role requires NEC/ NFPA 70 knowledge, ABET credentials, and a PE license, with field exposure and some travel as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and EFAP? (*note: corrected below)

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electrical system requirements for utility-scale solar PV plants.
• Direct and/or develop electrical layouts using AutoCAD.
• Develop electrical studies and calculations using ETAP.
• Direct Electrical Designers and Engineers to prepare and revise electrical drawings and calculations.
• Participate in page-turn reviews with construction and project management teams.
• Provide construction support during the project execution phase.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS (Electrical Eng or EE Tech)

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Strata Clean Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer III to lead electrical system design for utility-scale solar PV projects. You will develop drawings, perform ETAP studies, and guide electrical teams through layout optimization while coordinating with project management and field teams.

The role requires NEC/ NFPA 70 knowledge, ABET credentials, and a PE license, with field exposure and some travel as needed.