Lead Electrical Engineer
- Posted 02 May 2023
- Salary $DOE
- LocationUnited States of America
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineRenewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy Storage & DSR
- ReferenceHGLI-1MAY23
- Contact NameHannah Glasheen
Job description
TGRC has partnered with an up and coming leader in the development of community and utility scale solar and storage. Our client is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their growing inhouse Engineering Team. Come join a rapidly growing company and be an influential part of something big!
Responsibilities:
Develop and review electrical construction drawing sets with third party and company design resources that are ready for EOR approval, utility approval, and site construction.
Evaluate processes for developing drawing sets and compare against industry best practices.
Develop systems and procedures that support sustainable growth and expansion.
Work with company designers and third-party partners to develop electrical one-lines, PV wire schedule, equipment detail sheets, and panel installation designs for construction.
Support resolution of EOR, customer, and construction team RFI’s related to the electrical system and utility interface drawing sets and construction execution.
Support issues that arise during construction and develop solutions to facilitate implementation.
Attend and support client meetings ad hoc to provide electrical engineering expertise.
Develop a deep understanding of applicable Codes and Standards and maintain knowledge of emerging standards and technology.
Maintain expertise and increase skills through training and job-related coursework.
Validate that return potential has been met by the deployed systems and designs.
Work with qualified subcontractors and suppliers to meet company and customer expectations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
3-5 years of experience in electrical power site design related industry.
1-3 years of experience in solar field power design and regulatory compliance.
Proficient with AutoCad 2022 for drawings, viewing, and reviews.
Understanding of electrical engineering and renewable energy systems.
Accomplished organizational skills: proficient with spreadsheets and data management.
Understanding of solar PV systems including SCADA.
Working experience with medium and high voltage AC systems.
Experience in or willingness to research electrical power system and utility interface requirements in state jurisdictions where sites are located.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of solar industry best practices for electrical engineering.
Background with software such as ETAP, CYMCAP, AmpCalc, and SKM or similar electrical system simulation software is desirable.
Experience managing third party support resources.
Experience working with a company during a high rate of growth.