Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: ABQ Main Office - Albuquerque, NM 87109, Senior Electrical Design Engineer- Renewable Energy

Every megawatt of solar and storage we build starts on an engineer's screen. Gridworks is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead that work, taking utility-scale PV and BESS projects from preliminary design through construction and commissioning. Join us in Albuquerque or remotely, and help power the Southwest's clean energy future.

About the Company

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the Southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 3 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects, we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Gridworks is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer owns the electrical design on assigned projects from preliminary design through issued-for-construction (IFC), works with the drafting team, and serves as Engineer of Record when required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Design and Development

• Direct development of detailed electrical drawings, including single-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, and details, with drafting team.
• Design electrical systems for PV and BESS including DC and AC collection, medium-voltage collector systems, grounding, and auxiliary power, from preliminary design through 30/60/90%, IFC, and as-built.
• Prepare equipment specifications to support major equipment procurement, and review vendor submittals and drawings (inverters/PCS, transformers, switchgear, cable, etc.).
• Serve as Engineer of Record: seal drawings and calculations, and perform QA/QC reviews of design packages prepared by other engineers.

Engineering Analysis

• Build and maintain system models using industry-standard software (ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, or equivalent).
• Perform and review electrical studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, cable ampacity, grounding, and voltage drop, verifying designs against code requirements and site-specific project conditions.
• Perform calculations and simulations to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical designs.
• Evaluate and analyze electrical systems to identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Support interconnection requirements, including utility and transmission provider technical requirements, reactive power capability, and IEEE 2800 compliance.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including CAD technicians, project managers, construction managers, owner's engineers, and utilities to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Work directly with manufacturers to clarify equipment design considerations, and coordinate with suppliers and vendors through the procurement manager on equipment selection.
• Coordinate design development with other engineering disciplines to ensure compatibility of designs.
• Respond to RFIs and resolve owner, utility, and third-party review comments.
• Represent engineering as Engineer of Record on client, utility, and vendor calls alongside the Project Engineer.

Construction and Commissioning Support

• Review factory and field test procedures and reports for electrical equipment.
• Support construction and commissioning by resolving field issues and anomalies identified during testing.

Documentation

• Organize project engineering documentation including design drawings, details, testing plans, and general submittals.
• Ensure all designs and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Develop or support development of Bill of Materials (BOM) for project.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to company design standards, templates, processes, and calculation tools.
• Stay current on new technologies and best practices in PV and BESS electrical design.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical design processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but provides technical mentoring and design review for EDE I-III engineers. Subject to change as responsibilities change.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role requires prolonged periods of computer work.
• This position may be based in the Albuquerque office or performed remotely.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and headsets.
• Work can be fast-paced and demanding during peak seasons in project development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is largely a sedentary role working in an office environment. This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend, stoop, kneel or stand as necessary, manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment as necessary to perform all aspects of the job.Site visits require the ability to walk uneven terrain at active construction sites and wear required PPE.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position.
• You may be required to infrequently work weekends or after normal business hours to support project needs.
• Flex-schedules are negotiable.

TRAVEL

Travel of up to 10-15% is expected for site visits, commissioning support, and client or utility meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

As required, please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state; NM licensure preferred, or ability to obtain it by comity
• 5+ years of electrical design experience on utility-scale PV, BESS, or substation projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles, components, and systems
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and working familiarity with AutoCAD
• Modeling software experience: ETAP, WinIGS, or CYMCAP (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards: NEC, NESC, IEEE (including IEEE 80 and IEEE 2800), and IEC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on utility-scale PV or BESS projects
• Experience with utility and ISO/RTO interconnection requirements
• Experience across multiple modeling tools (ETAP, WinIGS, CYMCAP) and with PVsyst or energy yield modeling
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to coordinate between multiple engineering disciplines
• High quality organizational skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gridworks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs, without regard to any protected status.