Electrical Engineer

ESSENTIAL Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design duties under the supervision of the Director of Electrical Engineering
• Design grid connected power generation systems including electrical single line diagrams, grid interconnection applications, associated balance of electrical systems
• Develop electrical equipment, materials and installation specifications
• Evaluate equipment proposals and review technical submittals
• Assist in project coordination with other engineering disciplines
• Perform calculations and analysis reports: load flow, short circuit, relay & breaker coordination, arc flash, grounding, cable sizing, etc.
• Layout electrical equipment, route conduit, duct-bank and cable systems
• Develop protection/control single line diagrams, control schematic and wiring diagrams, communication/network diagrams
• Support construction in the office and field by reviewing submittals, shop drawings and reports, as well as inspecting installation and oversee testing and commissioning.
• Respond to customer and contractor questions.
• Participate in site surveys and inspections.

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Registered and active Professional Engineering license
• Knowledge and experience engineering grid interconnection of power generation systems: internal combustion engines, combustion turbines, PV solar, battery energy storage
• Knowledge and experience engineering/design: HV and MV substations connecting to grid
• Knowledge and experience specifying grid connecting switchgear and systems
• Knowledge and experience with one or more electric systems modelling software: ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, HOMER
• Knowledge and experience with developing electrical analysis/studies: load flow, short circuit, relay coordination, arc flash, harmonics, lightning protection
• Knowledge and experience with developing multifunctional relay/meter configuring and programming files
• Experience in managing and coordinating multidiscipline projects.
• Working knowledge and utilization of Autocad. Revit experience is a plus.
• Must be a good time manager, comfortable with frequent deadlines and transitions.
• Effective at working with other staff members in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage engineering design projects
• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and have strong technical writing skills and technical documentation skills with the ability to prepare presentations and reports.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Desire to participate in project development, proposal development and growing the business line is highly desirable.

MINIMUM Education & Experience

• BS in Engineering
• Minimum 5-10 years professional experience with proven progression in engineering, particularly in power, distributive generation, or related field.
• Experience in executing a multi-discipline projects utilizing AutoCad or Revit programs.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.