Electrical Engineering- Senior

Join the Origis Energy Team!
Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.
A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.
To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams includingsolar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. We're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?
The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.
The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. The Senior Electrical Engineer , reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, provides enterprise-level electrical engineering expertise across Origis Energy's utility-scale solar and energy storage portfolio. This role is responsible for electrical system engineering, including inverter-based resources, with accountability for inverter application, performance, and lifecycle support as an integral part of overall plant electrical design and operation.
The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in setting technical direction, maintaining standards, managing technical risk, and supporting project execution from early development through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations. This position is a regular, full-time role based in our Austin, TX office , and is eligible for Origis Energy's comprehensive employee benefits package.
Serve as Origis Energy's electrical engineering technical authority, with primary ownership of inverter-related standards and specifications and broader oversight of electrical system design criteria.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams to develop, maintain, and continuously improve electrical and inverter technical specifications, design standards, and guidelines.
Support compliance with applicable reliability and grid requirements, including NERC reliability standards as applicable to inverter-based resources and plant electrical systems.
Collaborate with Supply Chain to establish, maintain, and technically qualify Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) for inverters and key electrical equipment.
Support technical evaluations of electrical equipment vendors and emerging technologies.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with inverter OEM sales, engineering, service, and warranty teams.
Represent Origis Energy in technical discussions with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, consultants, and independent engineers.
Technology & Engineering
~ Act as the primary subject matter expert for inverter technology, power electronics, and inverter-based resource behavior for PV and BESS plants.

Provide technical leadership on inverter-based resource capabilities related to reactive power, voltage regulation, frequency response, and grid-support performance in accordance with utility, interconnection, and reliability requirements.
Evaluate inverter technologies, control modes, and electrical system configurations for applicability, performance, and risk across the portfolio.
Provide technical review and guidance on electrical system designs including single-line diagrams, DC string and collection systems, inverter integration, MV and LV collection systems, grounding, transformers, and overall plant electrical architecture.
Construction and Commissioning
Support construction teams by advising on inverter installation, commissioning plans, testing procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Review commissioning results and support resolution of inverter and electrical system issues during startup.
Operations and Performance
Work closely with Operations, Asset Management, EPCs, and OEMs to troubleshoot and resolve inverter and electrical system issues.
Support root-cause analyses for inverter and electrical system failures or underperformance.
Training and Knowledge Sharing
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver inverter and electrical system training for engineering, construction, and operations personnel.
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (master's degree preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale solar PV and/or BESS projects, with strong expertise in inverter-based systems.
• Deep understanding of inverter technology, power electronics, and utility-scale electrical systems.
• Experience supporting projects across development, engineering, construction, and operations.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, standards, and utility requirements (e.g., Mon/Fri remote)

Travel Up to 25% travel required as necessary
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