Staff Member - Senior Electrical Engineer

Franklin Energy; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Carlsbad, California, to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design. The ideal candidate will design complex power and lighting systems for solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging applications, and lead construction management to ensure projects meet standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with at least 7 years of experience, including 4 years in solar system design. A PE license is strongly preferred. This role offers a chance to engage directly with clients and oversee critical project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on electrical power systems.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, with 4+ years in solar system design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for solar and EV charging.
• Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.
• Lead construction management of commercial solar projects.
• Conduct field inspections and oversee commissioning for solar projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Solar system design

AutoCAD proficiency

Construction management

Electrical calculations

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Electrical Engineer to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.
• Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.
• Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.
• Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.
• Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.
• Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.
• Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment.
• Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations.
• Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan) for solar, battery and EV charging projects.
• Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders through telephone calls and meetings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in electrical power systems.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in the design of solar, battery and EV charging systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Solar array design experience and experience in commercial solar projects is required.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reliable transportation.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.