Senior Electrical Engineer
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering firm specializing in renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DER). This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and utility-scale renewable projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Your Role:
Provide technical leadership and design expertise for renewable DER projects, ranging from large-scale commercial to utility-scale installations.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including mechanical, structural, civil, and survey engineers.
Oversee project designs, drawings, and perform steady-state and dynamic power analyses.
Serve as a technical expert for DER projects interconnecting at both distribution and transmission levels, with capacities up to 1000 MW-ac / 2000 MWh-dc.
Work on solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, including behind-the-meter and front-of-meter commercial and industrial installations from 100 kW-ac to 10 MW-ac.
Ensure comprehensive integration of civil, survey, structural, mechanical, and electrical/MV designs and studies.
What You'll Need:
10+ years of experience in electrical power systems.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Experience with steady-state and dynamic power analyses (ETAP required; OpenDSS, PSCAD, and PSS/E are a plus).
Strong communication skills and the ability to ask questions and collaborate effectively.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
A detail-oriented approach with a commitment to precision and accuracy.
Passion for technology and staying up to date in the field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards.
Experience with MV and substation interconnection/protection.
PE License.
NABCEP certification.
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