Utility Electrical Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the advancement of electrical design from initial concepts to IFC and construction stages.

• Assess and confirm conductor schedules, equipment specifications and layouts, as well as monitoring and communication systems, grounding, string layouts, voltage drop calculations, and other related deliverables.

• Act as the electrical design and constructability expert for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.

• Offer technical support to internal teams, engineering partners, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Collaborate with teams in Engineering, Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement, and Operations.

• Conduct electrical design evaluations at 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction-phase milestones.

• Identify and address risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in electrical design packages.

• Assess design choices based on constructability, installation efficiency, equipment availability, code compliance, customer requirements, and cost implications.

• Liaise with customers, developers, AHJs, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Assist with permitting and regulatory coordination.

• Provide technical support during the construction phase, including addressing field issues, design clarifications, RFI responses, change impacts, and installation concerns.

• Maintain project electrical files, drawings, documents, records, and design information.

• Enhance electrical design processes, standards, templates, and compile lessons learned.

• Manage multiple complex projects and prioritize design tasks effectively.

• Travel to project sites as required to assess conditions, coordinate designs, resolve field issues, and validate electrical systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education/experience.

• 1–2 years of experience in solar or power systems design.

• Familiarity with NEC and renewable energy standards.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

• Capability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods.

• Willingness to work in hot, cold, or wet environments.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 lbs.

• Capacity to dig and backfill trenches.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees.

• HSA contributions.

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• 401(k) with a competitive company match.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Paid weekly.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Six paid holidays.

• Education reimbursement.

• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage.

• Bonus potential.