Senior Renewable Electrical Engineer

PSE | Engineers & Consultants; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

401(k) retirement plan and employer 
%

Cell phone reimbursement

Health, HSA, dental, vision, FSA & DCA

Life insurance, disability, and other

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off and volunteer time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PSE | Engineers & Consultants, a leading energy solutions firm, seeks a Senior Renewable Electrical Engineer to lead utility-scale solar PV projects. You will guide design, electrical studies, and construction docs while coordinating with cross-functional teams and clients.

Ideal candidates have a PE or EIT, 8–10 years in renewables, and ability to obtain PE. Hybrid work is preferred; remote options are open within the US. This role supports our growing renewable portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain a PE license within a reasonable timeframe.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV, energy storage (BESS), and microgrid projects ranging from 5 MW to 100+ MW, including standalone and hybrid systems.
• Provide technical expertise and support in assisting clients in planning for integrating renewable energy resources.
• Develop and review engineering construction documents, including drawings, one-lines, and equipment specifications.
• Perform and oversee electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, ampacity, and protection coordination.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients on integrating renewable energy resources into the power grid.
• Coordinating project design assignments and design teams locally and with other office locations.
• Oversee equipment selection and evaluation for renewable energy systems.
• Manage electrical scope for projects of varying size, including scheduling, resourcing, and delivery.
• Communicate project status and technical information to internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Occasional travel to project sites (approximately 10%) to gather site-specific data as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Renewable energy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

SKM

ETAP

SEL Relays

Job description

Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others.

What We Are Looking For:

A Senior Renewable Electrical Engineer to join our growing renewables team and lead the design and execution of utility-scale solar projects. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients, and drive high-quality electrical solutions that support the continued growth of our renewable energy portfolio. Preferred to have someone hybrid at one of our PSE offices, but open to remote candidates.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead the design and engineering of utility-scale solar PV, energy storage (BESS), and microgrid projects ranging from 5 MW to 100+ MW, including standalone and hybrid systems.
• Provide technical expertise and support in assisting clients in planning for integrating renewable energy resources.
• Develop and review engineering construction documents, including drawings, one-lines, and equipment specifications.
• Perform and oversee electrical system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, ampacity, and protection coordination.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients on integrating renewable energy resources into the power grid.
• Coordinating project design assignments and design teams locally and with other office locations.
• Oversee equipment selection and evaluation for renewable energy systems.
• Manage electrical scope for projects of varying size, including scheduling, resourcing, and delivery.
• Communicate project status and technical information to internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Occasional travel to project sites (approximately 10%) to gather site-specific data as needed.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related disciplines.
• 8-10 years experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain a PE license within a reasonable timeframe.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD, PVsyst, SKM, ETAP, SEL Relays.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and resources effectively.
• Ability to work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving renewable energy technologies and design practices.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $125,262 - $160,742 annually.

This salary range reflects the anticipated base pay for candidates with approximately eight to twenty years of relevant experience. Candidates with additional experience will be considered for higher compensation. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, and technical expertise.

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities.
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs. We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

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