Electrical Engineer - Solar PV Designs / Installations

You will be responsible for all aspects of design and grid connection of rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV installations. The designs will be provided to installation contractors, interconnecting utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and building owners to serve as the complete design of the solar PV systems. In this role, you will collaborate with the Project Development and Project Management teams who will request your support to develop, design, and optimize the projects.
- Evaluates existing facilities and building electrical systems including distribution equipment, premises wiring, and utility supply infrastructure to inform PV System Design
- Designs PV system electrical components including selecting system equipment, performing electrical calculations, and determining interconnection with utility and/or existing facility electrical system
- Assembles system drawing sets in AutoCAD for purposes of bidding, permitting, and construction
- Regular travel to perform site surveys throughout the USA which will include working at heights, roof inspection, and working in proximity to AC and DC electrical components

- BS Electrical Engineering degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position, designing electrical systems and producing construction drawing sets and documentation including wire sizing, protection system coordination, grounding systems, relay schematic and settings design, equipment specification, etc.
- Strong familiarity with National Electric Code and other design codes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD required
- Proficiency in protective relaying (SEL) and data acquisition programming and design is highly desired
- Knowledge of specifying and sourcing electrical equipment for low voltage (up to 600V) and medium voltage (up to 34.5kV) applications
- Travel required (up to 25%)