Electrical Energy Engineer

Electrical Energy Engineer For The Development Team

The Electrical Energy Engineer for the Development Team is responsible for independently assessing building electrical systems while performing technical on-site surveys and in-office analysis on assigned projects. Analysis will include participation in technical studies, investigations, and development of energy-efficient scope on assigned projects.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assists in the production of projects that are on-time, within-budget, and meet the requirements of industry standards & codes and client specifications.
• Leads, schedules, and conducts site surveys to determine existing facility electrical equipment, interconnection, metering, and conditions independently. Assists in identifying and preparing energy efficient scope of schematic design phase of projects.
• Performs electrical system calculations including solar energy generation, battery sizing, generator power system sizing, wire and panel sizing, electric vehicle charging, etc.
• Interacts in meetings with owners, clients, and/or architects as needed independently; prepares meeting notes.
• Designs and prepares documentation for electrical systems for projects including solar arrays, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging systems, combined heat & power systems, central energy plant expansion needs, and demand response programs.
• Assists Mechanical Survey Team with necessary electrical infrastructure designs to support proposed mechanical equipment changes/upgrades. Can include design work involving switchgears, switchboards, manual/automatic transfer switches, transformers, metering, and generators.
• Assists all Renewables Team members with questions concerning electrical engineering design, codes, and one line diagram creation.
• Assists the development team in the coordination with other disciplines, including energy modeling, demand management, financial modeling, lighting, detailed design, etc.
• Assist the Director-DER with Quality Control reviews of project work by other team members.
• Attends and/or teaches in-house and external training sessions in necessary technical areas related to building systems.
• Participates in industry organizations and attends events, meetings, and activities.
• Upholds company owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
• Supervises less experienced engineers, technicians, and/or analysts while managing specific projects.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Director-DER of the Development Team.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited university.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and aptitude.

• Required experience in Excel and Word.

• Ability to communicate effectively with facility managers and engineers.

• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines while on survey.

• Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.

• Ability to use technology and apps for collecting data while on survey.

• Passion for quality and client satisfaction.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.

• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Prefer 5-10 years of energy-related client interface for an engineering design firm.

• Preferred experience with building energy services in the health and higher-education fields.

• Experience with mechanical and electrical schematic design drawings and scoping documents.

• Participation in industry organizations and attends events, meetings, and activities.

Travel Requirements

• 25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.

• Noisy environment.

• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.