SR Electrical Engineer - Renewables

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the renewable energy sector as a Senior Electrical Engineer, managing utility-scale projects. This role involves technical support, electrical design, and collaboration with engineering firms to ensure project success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy.
• Strong background in electrical design, cable sizing, specifications.
• Experience with large-scale solar PV, wind, and battery projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical support for renewable energy construction projects.
• Develop detailed scope of works and assist in procurement of engineering services.
• Review contractors' electrical drawings and prepare responses to RFIs.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PV Syst

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team, working on the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the country. If you are in search of a unique position in a challenging, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial working environment, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electrical design and specifications, EPC tendering, and an interest in the infrastructure sector, particularly in renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering and technical support for construction projects, including preparing technical specifications for electrical works, specifying electrical equipment, preparing EPC tender packages for solar PV, wind, and battery projects, and assisting in EPC bid evaluations.
• Develop detailed scope of works for engineering firms, assist in procurement of engineering services, and ensure appropriate supervision of engineering firms and consultants regarding the quality of engineering deliverables.
• Review RFIs from contractors, prepare responses in coordination with the project team and retained engineering firms.
• Review contractors’ electrical drawings, technical queries, and provide comments/approvals in coordination with the project team.
• Review electrical drawings and studies prepared by third-party engineering firms, provide comments or approvals based on scope and budget.
• Witness electrical equipment factory acceptance testing and provide technical input, comments, or approvals before shipping equipment to site.
• Assist in site acceptance testing and develop quality control procedures for engineering and electrical systems testing for solar PV, wind, and battery projects.
• Provide engineering support, including management of technical documentation (shop drawings, test results, etc.), engineering work planning, coordination with sub-contractors and equipment suppliers, and preparing project close-out documentation including operations and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders as needed (regulatory agencies, landowners, equipment suppliers, engineering consultants, etc.)
• Provide technical support including conducting calculations, undertaking research, providing results, and developing viable solutions.
• Develop engineering quality procedures related to early engineering stages, construction, commissioning, and start-up, including electrical equipment FATs.
• Assist in developing procedures and technical programs during early engineering phases, including electrical safety for operations teams, to ensure accountability and proper implementation during construction.
• Assist in project acquisition due diligence by reviewing and evaluating project technical documentation.
• Prepare minutes of meetings with contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, and stakeholders as needed.
• Assist in technical preparation of purchase orders for engineering firms and electrical equipment vendors.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing presentations and engineering updates for meetings.
• Identify operational improvements using analytical thinking and innovative tools.
• Assist in project costing, EPC proposal evaluation, including technical, financial, and schedule compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of renewable energy experience.
• PE license is not required but an asset.
• Strong background in electrical design, including cable sizing, electrical studies, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Experience in large-scale solar PV, wind, and battery projects preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with substations and switching stations is an asset.
• Experience with E-House and SCADA design is an asset.
• Experience with PV Syst, simulations, and layout preparations in accordance with regulations is an asset.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Project, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Project Management

Industries

• Electric Power Generation and Renewable Energy Services

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Inferred benefits:

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Disability insurance

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