PV Systems Electrical Engineer - Remote, US

Bowman
United States
Category
Surveyor
Job Description
Purpose

This licensed Professional Electrical Engineer has significant experience with commercial and utility scale photovoltaic (PV) design. Perform all levels of electrical design and analysis for PV and energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction
  • Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level
  • Establish new clients and enhance client relationships through efficient communication and design management
  • Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.

Do the Work
  • Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details.
  • Responsible for more complex tasks and designs within project assignments.
  • Perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and Energy Storage electrical designs.
  • Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling.
  • Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution.
  • Learn and enhance plan-set templates, standards, and best practices.
  • Design equipment layouts, installation details, and single-line diagrams (PV, MV, Auxiliary Power, etc.).
  • Coordinate with design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants.
  • Interface with utilities and coordinate the design of interconnections.
  • Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions.
  • Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs.
  • Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes.
  • Complete electrical calculations.
  • Perform electrical studies including, but not limited to, AC short circuit calculations, DC short circuit calculations, AC arc flash, DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity studies, and protection device coordination using either SKM, ETAP, or similar software.
  • Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed.
  • Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects to keep on schedule.
  • Provide estimates of time to perform tasks.
  • Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
  • Oversee designs through project construction/completion.
  • Communicate effectively with engineers, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
  • Occasionally conduct field observation visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
  • Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
  • Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
  • Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
  • Attend weekly management meetings
  • Define and determine project specifications.
  • Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
  • If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
  • Work within established project budgets.
  • Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
  • Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD software.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...
  • High level of integrity in every aspect of the work being performed
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
  • Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
  • Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
  • Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
  • Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
  • Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
  • Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
  • Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
  • Ability to manage sub-station engineers and sub-consultants.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience in the Solar PV industry.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Medium voltage design and interconnection experience.
  • Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls in highly desirable.
  • Experience with PV system modeling software such as PVsyst, Helioscope and/or Homer is highly desirable.
  • High level understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEEE standards, and other applicable codes. Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements is highly desirable.
  • Ability to perform shading analyses is highly desirable
  • Energy storage system design experience.
  • Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, and to act as a project leader of a PV design team.
  • Must hold a NCEEES record or be willing to quickly establish one.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.

Physical Demands and Working Environment
  • Indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
  • Mobility around an office environment.
  • Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
  • Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Occasional travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
  • Lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
  • Pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Employer
Bowman