The Electrical Engineer is responsible for conceiving, directing and implementing commercial and utility-scale solar power projects. They evaluate efficiency and safety of existing systems. They utilize research methodology to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Responsibilities
- PE in California required.
- Designs solar PV (photovoltaic) systems, battery storage systems, off-grid microgrid and EVCS (electric vehicle charging systems).
- Gains deep knowledge of PV system components and balance of systems, such as ESS (energy storage system), DC Gensets (generators), and EVCS.
- Develops full construction drawing sets and engineering specifications.
- Develops single-line and three-line diagrams, with required electrical details, in accordance with NEC, IEEE, utility interconnection tariffs and requirements.
- Reviews and implements interconnection standards and ensures compliance.
- Prepares interconnection application packages and setup load flow and dynamic models.
- Develops detailed equipment specifications and bill of material.
- Designs collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
- Manages and performs system studies for protective device coordination and the following explorations: short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality.
- Visits project sites assessing and documenting site dimensions, electrical systems, EVCS / ESS / Solar PV location and utility interconnection options.
- Answers questions, reviews change requests, and revises designs, as needed.
- Ensures compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
- Responds to contractor submittals, reviews by the authority having jurisdiction, and requests for information, according to project requirements, codes, client goals, and the company's best interest.
- Writes persuasive documents that describe facility improvement opportunities and solutions.
- Develops and/or maintains a network of vendor technology partners offering innovative DER (distributed energy resource) solutions and regularly integrates different DER components into solutions.
- All other duties as required.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in distribution, utility, and DER interconnection.
- Experience in SKM or ETAP is a plus