As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, simulation, commissioning, and advisory tasks for utility-scale solar projects, commercial & industrial (C&I) installations, and electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. This is a remote position based in the United States, with a focus on projects across North America, emphasizing the development and construction phases.
Responsibilities
- Lead communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Prepare detailed drawing packages for interconnection, RFPs, proposals, procurement, and construction using AutoCAD LT.
- Specify electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, conductors, conduit, batteries, solar panels, and inverters.
- Simulate project layouts and estimate solar energy yields using tools such as PVsyst and Helioscope.
- Estimate engineering costs and equipment pricing for project proposals.
- Write technical documentation, including feasibility assessments, commissioning reports, scopes of work, project specifications, performance verifications, and RFP documents.
- Conduct power system studies, such as underground ampacity studies, load flow analysis, protective coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, grounding studies, and arc flash studies, using software like ETAP.
- Perform site visits to inspect and support construction and commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to share knowledge, improve processes, and mentor team members.
- Understand U.S. project lifecycle requirements, including interconnection processes, local utility standards, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8-10 years of experience in power systems engineering, with demonstrated expertise in solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Professional Engineering (PE) license in at least one U.S. state or ability to obtain reciprocity.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Microsoft Office Suite, and power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or PSCAD.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Familiarity with relevant standards and codes, such as IEEE 1547, UL 1741, NFPA 855, and other industry guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with state-specific interconnection standards and permitting requirements.
- Knowledge of U.S. utility interconnection processes and energy policy frameworks.
- Experience with EV charging infrastructure design and integration.