Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical EngineerLocation(s) Bedminster, New Jersey | Scottsdale, ArizonaTechnical Design LeadershipLead electrical design development for PV and Energy Storage projects from preliminary design through Issue For Construction (IFC).Own the technical quality and completeness of assigned electrical drawing packages, including drawings, supporting calculations, studies, and other documentation.Make and document sound technical decisions based on project requirements, applicable codes, design criteria, field constraints, and long-term operational considerations.Ensure design packages are constructible, coordinated, and aligned with the project execution strategy.Engineering Calculations and StudiesLead or review system loss analyses, grounding studies, arc flash assessments, ampacity calculations, equipment sizing, and power systems studies.Ensure calculations and studies are technically accurate, clearly documented, and appropriately reviewed.Identify assumptions, risks, and decisions that may affect procurement, construction, commissioning, schedule, cost, or contractual performance.Procurement, Equipment, and Vendor SupportProvide technical leadership for engineered specifications, bills of material, major equipment selections, and vendor technical evaluations.Support procurement decisions by identifying technical risks, commercial impacts, long-lead considerations, and constructability implications.Construction and Commissioning SupportProvide timely technical support to Construction, Field Engineering, Commissioning, Owners, and Subcontractors.Lead technical resolution of RFIs, field issues, design changes, and construction-driven questions.Support FATs, commissioning planning, startup activities, and project closeout when electrical engineering input is required.Mentorship and Technical DevelopmentMentor Electrical Engineers through design reviews and practical explanation of engineering decisions.Create clarity around the "why" behind design approaches, calculations, construction methods, and code requirements.Project Interface and Technical CommunicationCommunicate technical risks, decisions, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Represent Electrical Engineering in design reviews, project meetings, customer discussions, and technical issue resolution meetings as needed.Compliance, Standards, and Continuous ImprovementEnsure electrical designs comply with contract specifications, project scope of work, applicable codes, industry standards, utility requirements, and DEPCOM technical standards.Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline with electrical power systems experienceExperience in construction, EPC projects, utility-scale PV solar, Energy Storage, or power systems engineeringApplied knowledge of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, NFPA 70E, and applicable industry standardsExperience developing or reviewing electrical drawing packages, design studies, technical specifications, and engineering calculationsWilling and able to travel up to 15% to project sites or vendor facilities as requiredAbility to gain P.E. licensure within 2 yearsP.E. licensureExperience leading electrical design for utility-scale PV solar, BESS, substation, medium-voltage, or high-voltage scopesExperience with power systems calculations and tools such as ETAP, SKM, or similar analysis platformsExperience with protection, grounding, arc flash, ampacity, equipment sizing, and utility interconnection requirementsExperience supporting construction, commissioning, FATs, RFIs, vendor submittals, and field issue resolutionExperience reviewing scope of work, contract requirements, technical exhibits, and change-related technical impactsFor this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, DEPCOM Power is a leading energy solutions partner for the utility solar and broader energy industries, providing project development support, engineering, procurement and construction, energy storage, repowering and operations and maintenance services. Our highly skilled team of conventional and renewable power industry experts work to deliver the lowest cost of energy and the highest rate of return.Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.