Senior Electrical Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar Projects

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to prepare technical drawings, specifications, and studies of electrical systems for ground-mount utility-scale solar PV projects. You will ensure designs meet AHJ codes and Owner specifications, coordinating with other disciplines.

Your responsibilities include developing electrical layouts in AutoCAD, conducting ETAP studies, supervising electrical designers, and supporting construction during project execution.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited university.
• Registered Professional Engineer license or eligible to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum four (4) years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with NFPA70 (NEC).
• Ability to perform electrical studies using ETAP software.
• Experience with design of solar PV projects (desired).
• Experience with electric utilities (desired).

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate electrical system requirements for utility-scale solar PV power 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

Team supervision

Education

ABET-accredited EE BS

Professional Engineer license or eligible

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to prepare technical drawings, specifications, and studies of electrical systems for ground-mount utility-scale solar PV projects. You will ensure designs meet AHJ codes and Owner specifications, coordinating with other disciplines.

Your responsibilities include developing electrical layouts in AutoCAD, conducting ETAP studies, supervising electrical designers, and supporting construction during project execution.