Utility Electrical Engineer (Solar + Bess)

Remote + 100% Paid Employee Health & Dental + Hyper-Growth EPCThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea PiekarskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a privately held specialty contractor with 35+ years of history and a reputation for owning our work from design through energization. Our renewable energy division is our largest business, and the overall company is on track toward $1B by end of year. We self-perform as an EPC on ground mount solar, from 1–10 MW distributed generation sites up to 15+ MW utility-scale projects, and we are expanding quickly into battery energy storage. Our culture moves fast, takes calculated risks, and rewards people who step up and own the outcome.Why join us?

• * Set the standard: Engineering came in-house about two years ago, and you'll shape the design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned the team uses.
• * Ownership: You'll lead electrical design from preliminary through IFC and serve as the go-to expert on DC/AC collection and MV.
• * Visible impact: Accurate designs save man-hours in the field, and you'll see your work built.
• * Flexibility: The role is remote, with office visits monthly to bimonthly and site trips about twice a year. More field time is encouraged.
• * Rewarding pay: Discretionary bonuses typically run 10–20% and reach up to 30% for top performers.
• * Benefits: 100% employer-paid health and dental for employees, HSA contributions, company-paid life and disability coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, six paid holidays, education reimbursement, and weekly pay.

Job DetailsWhat You'll Do

• * Lead electrical design on utility-scale solar and BESS projects from preliminary design through IFC and construction, keeping deliverables on schedule
• * Review and validate conductor schedules, string layouts, voltage drop calculations, equipment specs and layouts, grounding, monitoring, and communications
• * Serve as the subject matter expert on DC and AC collection, medium-voltage systems, equipment selection, grounding, monitoring, communications, and code compliance
• * Run structured design reviews at 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction-phase revisions
• * Find and resolve risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in design packages before they reach the field
• * Evaluate design decisions for constructability, efficiency, equipment availability, code compliance, and cost
• * Give technical guidance to internal teams, engineering partners, vendors, and subcontractors
• * Work with engineering, preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and operations on sequencing, procurement, and cost
• * Coordinate with customers, developers, AHJs, regulators, vendors, and outside engineering firms
• * Support permitting by confirming designs meet NEC, customer, and jurisdictional requirements
• * Support construction through field issue review, RFI responses, and change impact analysis
• * Help improve design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned
• * Maintain electrical files, drawings, and records, and manage multiple complex projects with accuracy

What You Bring

• * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• * Hands-on solar electrical design experience; this is required
• * EPC experience and an understanding of how design accuracy affects cost, schedule, and crews
• * Strong command of DC and AC collection, MV systems, string layouts, voltage drop, conductor sizing, grounding, and inverter configuration
• * Working knowledge of NEC and renewable energy standards
• * Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVcase, and Microsoft Office
• * Strong communication and organizational skills
• * Valid driver's license with a clean driving history; ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• * US work authorization; sponsorship is not available

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