Solar Electrical Engineer — PV & Battery Storage Design

Continental Energy Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging workplace

Respectful workplace

Largest PV/battery installer in theMid

Job summary

Continental Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design renewable energy projects in the Chicago area. You will prepare interconnection drawings, permit/construction drawings, calculations and close-out documents, using AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope and related tools.

Responsibilities include PV system modeling, site surveys, single-line diagrams, shop drawings and field collaboration to ensure accurate records and installation details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in renewable energy electrical construction and design.
• NABCEP, electrical engineering and/or AutoCad certification courses preferred.
• In depth electrical knowledge and ability to calculate and conduct various electrical studies, including voltage drop, ampacity, power factor, arc fault, short circuit, protection coordination, protective relaying and equipment selection.
• General construction, electrical construction knowledge preferred.
• Experience using AutoCad 2D/3D, Revit, Bluebeam and renewable energy modeling software.
• Intermediate MS Office abilities.
• High focus on quality and detail.
• Strong client service and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Model PV systems in PVSyst or Helioscope software for output production estimates.
• Conduct project site surveys to determine existing field conditions and infrastructure.
• Design projects in accordance with building codes, best practices and project requirements.
• Design installation details, single-line diagrams, schedules and calculations for submission to stakeholders and authorities.
• Create shop drawings and details for installation personnel for construction.
• Scan building existing conditions via drone or ground-based scanners.
• Create layouts in AutoCAD based on existing conditions, codes and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and installation contractors to provide information for installation.
• Capture record drawings from field and update shop drawings from field markups.

Skills

PE license

5+ years exp

NABCEP

Electrical calculations

AutoCAD proficiency

MS Office

Detail oriented

Client oriented

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Modeling

Bluebeam

PVSyst

Helioscope

Job description

Continental Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design renewable energy projects in the Chicago area. You will prepare interconnection drawings, permit/construction drawings, calculations and close-out documents, using AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope and related tools.

Responsibilities include PV system modeling, site surveys, single-line diagrams, shop drawings and field collaboration to ensure accurate records and installation details.