Staff Member - Senior Electrical Engineer

Franklin Energy; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy in Sacramento, California seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide advanced electrical design for commercial solar, battery storage and EV charging projects. You will craft power systems, perform complex calculations, and lead project construction management to ensure compliance with plans and standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in electrical engineering with power focus, 7+ years in relevant fields, and PE licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with focus on electrical power systems.
• Minimum 7 years engineering experience, with at least 4 years in solar, battery, and EV charging design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and EV charging with high complexity.
• Produce AutoCAD plan sets for AHJ submittals.
• Perform calculations: short circuit, cable, conduit, grounding, voltage drop, transformer sizing.
• Oversee construction management for commercial solar projects to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.
• Review electrical equipment and vendor drawings; conduct field inspections and coordinate remediation with contractors.
• Oversee commissioning and testing for new commercial solar projects; provide expertise on electrical distribution and grid standards.
• Develop feasibility studies and conceptual designs for solar, battery, and EV charging projects.
• Engage with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders via calls and meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Franklin Energy is redefining the clean energy future as the only integrated provider of comprehensive solutions, combining unmatched expertise in strategic consulting, program delivery, product solutions, and design/build services. Powered by our advanced AI-driven technology platforms, we deliver seamless, tech-driven support across the entire energy service ecosystem to accelerate impactful change and ensure an unmatched customer experience. Since 1994, Franklin Energy has been a trusted partner in protecting communities and our planet, paving the way for a sustainable future for all. Learn more at www.franklinenergy.com and join us in leading the clean energy revolution.

Position Summary

This position is for a professional 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 as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings.

Position Requirements

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.

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.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the general functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

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