Electrical Engineering- Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer
Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Clean Energy Deployment team. You will be responsible for review of solar & storage projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs).
We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Chicago, Boston, DC, and NY. We are supporting hybrid work. You will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering.
Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers and other major electrical equipment.
Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc to coordinate system protection, determine fault-duty ratings, and calculate arc-flash hazards.
Manage scope of work for 3rd party electrical engineers including but not limited to studies; protection coordination, power flow, Arc Flash, Step/touch Grounding Analysis, PSCAD and PSSE Modeling, Substation Design.
Support the Grid Integration and Project Engineering team.
Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiations
Implementation of non-wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid-edge technologies
Train and mentor junior engineering personnel
Complete Project design reviews; review of single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements
Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required

Provide technical support to Nexamp commissioning:
Review medium-voltage equipment tests and factory tests
Develop, with assistance, mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation
Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects

Provide technical support to Nexamp development, EPC, and O&M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases
Manage new product research and implementation initiatives
Participate in process improvement activities and the generation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices
6+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years of PV experience

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering
• Utility scale design and HV substation experience or effective grounding experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software proficiency
• Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other industry standards
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles, including medium voltage distribution, protection system coordination and relaying principles
• Knowledge of construction means and methods
• Demonstrates strong command of electrical engineering fundamentals, applicable codes, utility and equipment requirements, and uses sound judgment to lead complex design, analysis, troubleshooting, and commissioning efforts.
• Produces and reviews high-quality work product with a high degree of accuracy and consistency, ensuring calculations, drawings, specifications, and documentation support quality, constructability, and code compliance.
• Manages multiple priorities independently, follows through on commitments, consistently meets deadlines, and proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and support needs that could affect project outcomes.
• Exercises strong engineering judgment on complex or unfamiliar issues, knows when to escalate or engage other subject matter experts, and adapts effectively to evolving project needs, priorities, and processes while supporting the development of others.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!
In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company's stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.
Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position.