Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead engineering initiatives encompassing design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and technical advisory for community distributed generation, utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects.

• Supervise and evaluate solar PV and battery energy storage system designs, ranging from rooftop installations to utility-scale ground-mounted projects.

• Mentor members of the engineering team and assess deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency.

• Establish and maintain drawing architecture standards and best practices.

• Provide technical assistance throughout the design, interconnection, and construction phases.

• Manage daily project execution, allocate tasks, oversee workflows, monitor milestones, and prepare status updates.

• Engage with clients, vendors, utilities, and local authorities.

• Execute energy production simulations and modeling utilizing MS Excel, PVSyst, and Helioscope.

• Conduct power system studies, including ampacity, load flow, protective coordination, short-circuit, grounding, and arc flash analysis using ETAP.

• Compile project documentation such as feasibility studies, scopes of work, commissioning reports, technical specifications, and RFP responses.

• Support Project Leads with engineering priorities, team resources, and administrative tasks.

• Ensure designs adhere to NEC, CEC, IEEE, along with building and fire codes.

• Perform on-site field visits for design validation, construction oversight, and commissioning.

• Drive enhancements in design practices, project execution methodologies, and product performance.

• Aid business development through proposal contributions, engineering-scope estimates, and system-configuration recommendations.

• Collaborate with external engineering consultants and partners to ensure quality assurance and compliance with jurisdictional regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in power systems engineering, specifically in solar and battery storage.

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in New York or in a state with reciprocity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis software like ETAP, SKM, and PSCAD.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Familiarity with IEEE 1547, CSA 22.2 No. 107.1, UL 1741, and NFPA 855 is advantageous.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Willingness to travel to project locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance.

• FSA/HSA options.

• Generous accrual of PTO.

• 10 paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company matching program.

• Company-funded life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Full-time, permanent employment.