Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

EVS, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Hybrid / Remote Culture

Paid Time Off

Certification Bonus

Job summary

EVS, Inc. is seeking a Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer in Eden Prairie, MN to provide technical leadership on utility-scale PV and energy storage projects.

You will own project design, collaborate with clients, and guide engineering teams to deliver high-quality IFC packages. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in lead roles, a strong background in electrical design for PV/BESS, and proficiency with AutoCAD; NABCEP/EIT/PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in leading engineering projects in utility-scale PV or BESS.
• Strong experience producing electrical design packages for utility-scale PV and BESS projects.
• Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD and drafting of electrical plans, site plans, and construction details.
• Deep understanding of PV and BESS balance-of-plant systems and monitoring infrastructure.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Familiarity with power study tools (ETAP, AmpCalc, SKM, CYMCAP) is valuable.
• Experience managing RFIs, progress tracking, and engineering resource planning.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• 2+ years of mentoring or leading engineers and designers.
• NABCEP certification, EIT, or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead utility-scale PV and BESS projects, establishing the basis of design and defining electrical requirements, layouts, and site constraints.
• Translate client and project requirements into detailed electrical designs and CAD-based engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with clients to manage project schedules, track budgets, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Represent EVS in client meetings, providing technical guidance on PV and BESS electrical engineering.
• Develop and oversee IFC electrical plan sets for utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities.
• Utilize AutoCAD, wire schedules, BOM spreadsheets, and PVSyst to support project design.
• Apply knowledge of PV and BESS components including modules, racking, inverters, battery systems, MV cable, and BOS equipment.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, UL, IEEE and industry standards including NEC Articles 110, 690, 706, 300, 240, 250.
• Collaborate with power studies engineers to ensure accurate inputs for system analysis and electrical studies.
• Research emerging renewable energy technologies and apply insights to improve project design and optimization.
• Lead and mentor engineering team members and support project execution.
• Manage team capacity planning and monitor utilization for consistent delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to align electrical design with civil, structural, and project management requirements.

Skills

Lead engineer

Client-facing communication

Mentoring engineers

Project management

RFIs management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

NABCEP certification, EIT, or PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

AmpCalc

SKM

CYMCAP

PVSyst

Job description

EVS, Inc. is seeking a Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer in Eden Prairie, MN to provide technical leadership on utility-scale PV and energy storage projects.

You will own project design, collaborate with clients, and guide engineering teams to deliver high-quality IFC packages. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in lead roles, a strong background in electrical design for PV/BESS, and proficiency with AutoCAD; NABCEP/EIT/PE preferred.