Technical Specialist

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple offices

Mentoring & training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. seeks a Technical Specialist to lead technical and design services for renewable DER projects from large commercial to utility scale. You will collaborate with mechanical, structural, survey, and civil disciplines, oversee designs, and contribute to steady-state and dynamic power studies.

You will facilitate as part of an interdisciplinary team, address projects up to 1000 MW‑ac / 2000 MWh‑dc, including solar PV and BESS, and ensure precise, code‑compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
• Experience with steady‑state and dynamic power analyses (ETAP, OpenDSS, PSCAD, PSS/E).

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert and lead for DER projects from distribution to transmission up to 1000 MW‑ac / 2000 MWh‑dc.
• Collaborate with civil, survey, structural, mechanical, and electrical MV designs and studies.
• Oversee designs and drawings and contribute to power studies and models.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

PE license welcome

NABCEP certification welcome

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

OVERVIEW

As a Technical Specialist you will provide leadership in technical and design services for renewable DER (distributed energy resources) projects from large‑scale commercial to utility‑scale. Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary cross‑engineering team which includes mechanical, structural, survey, and civil disciplines. Oversee designs and drawings. Be actively involved in steady‑state and dynamic power studies and models.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 6+ years experience in electrical power systems.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience using Autocad and/or Revit software.
• Experience with steady‑state and dynamic power analyses (ETAP and potentially OpenDSS, PSCAD, and PSS/E).
• Experience with NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards.
• Experience with MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome.
• Willing communicator and able to ask questions when necessary.
• Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work; you appreciate checklists.
• PE license welcome.
• NABCEP certification is welcome.

DURING YOUR WORK‑DAY YOU WILL

• Act as a technical expert and lead for distributed energy resource (DER) projects connecting at both distribution and transmission for utility‑scale projects varying in size up to 1000 MW‑ac / 2000 MWh‑dc.
• Projects will encompass both solar PV and BESS (battery energy storage systems). Commercial and Industrial (C&I) projects will be both behind the meter and in front of the meter varying in size from 100 kW‑ac to 10 MW‑ac.
• You will collaborate with the full team to ensure civil, survey, structural, mechanical, electrical/MV designs and studies are addressed.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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