Electrical Design Engineer III – PV Solar & Storage
ROLE SUMMARY
As an Electrical Design Engineer III, you’ll lead high-impact electrical design work for utility-scale PV Solar, Battery Storage (BESS), and substation projects; turning complex requirements into buildable, code-compliant solutions.
You’ll bring seasoned technical judgment, take ownership from concept through IFC deliverables, and collaborate with a supportive, mission-driven team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and continuous improvement. This role is built for an experienced engineer ready to mentor others, elevate quality, and make a meaningful difference in the energy transition.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create electrical engineering plans, details, and calculations for renewable energy and substation projects.
- Independently provide design drawings, including but not limited to one-line and three-line diagrams, electrical layouts, AC/DC schematics, AC/DC cable schedules, wiring diagrams, grounding, trenching, and conduit details.
- Create equipment specifications for and apply knowledge of renewable energy systems including PV solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transformers, cable management systems, and balance-of-system (BOS).
- Design a project, system, component, or process, and prepare project documentation.
- Formulate and solve problems.
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard procedures and criteria.
- Develop a work plan for project tasks and discipline team members.
- Lead multiple projects and may act as Engineer of Record.
QUALITY & COLLABORATION
- Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
- Support client interaction for multiple projects in a single portfolio.
- Assign tasks to and direct discipline team members to complete assignments.
- Provide mentoring for staff engineers.
- Assist with proposals to provide professional services.
- Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments with high proficiency and confidence.
- Receive guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex problems, and a review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform essential duties, including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
- Perform additional duties as assigned or directed.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, another engineering field with extensive electrical coursework, or similar.
- 5+ years of experience as an engineer in an electrical engineering design role.
- 2+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy system design engineering.
- Advanced skills in AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with reading and applying sections of the NEC and reading and understanding codes and standards.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to be both creative and analytical.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Efficient time management – handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines.
PREFERRED
- Prior experience with PV Repower projects is desirable.
- Experience supporting large-scale complex PV Solar & Storage projects is strongly preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or EIT Certificate is a plus.
BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS
- Competitive compensation with bonus.
- Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
- Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
- Profit-sharing.
- Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.
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