Electrical Engineer - Power & Energy
HybridRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesHybridFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Perform all aspects of electrical engineering design for multi-discipline energy projects, including concept studies, calculations, equipment selection, and layout for solar, BESS, and microgrid systems. Direct and supervise engineering staff through schematic design, construction document preparation, and on-site representation during the construction phase. Coordinate with project managers to meet client budgets and deadlines while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Provide technical guidance to internal teams, lead by example in mentoring junior engineers, and contribute to business development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Engineering licensure in Electrical Engineering
- 7+ years of significant design and practice experience in a leadership role with an Energy firm, Electrical Utility, Electrical firm, MEP firm, or multi-discipline Architectural & Engineering firm
- substantial knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- electrical engineering experience in an energy setting
- Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
- Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
- Possess technical precision and creative design skills
- Possess demonstrated ability to lead by example, teaching and mentoring less experienced staff and working well with others in a team environment
- Establish and nurture relationships with federal and local government, institutional, commercial and academic stakeholders
- Design medium voltage power systems, including campus wide upgrades, building upgrades, and underground distribution systems
- Lead efforts to connect net zero buildings and microgrids to the power grid
- Provide expert guidance and solutions on power systems and utilities, microgrid design, and grid interconnection
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends related to energy integration
- Manage projects related to utility connections and microgrid integration from conception to implementation
- Oversee and direct electrical engineering design teams in planning, analysis and delivery of construction and specification documents
- Ensure all projects adhere to local, state and federal regulations
- Strong project management skills
- the ability to lead a team of electrical engineers and designers
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with sustainability practices and net-zero building principles
- Graduate of an ABET-accredited 4, 5, or 6-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology
- Active participation in IEEE
- An Electrical Engineer – Power and Energy should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management
- Ability to travel an average of 25% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of electrical systems and equipment selection for solar, BESS, power generation, microgrid systems, microgrid/SCADA controls, microgrid technology, other renewable energy sources, and grid management
- Active participation in IEEE is desirable
- Working knowledge and direct experience with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable
- Strong experience in the design of medium-voltage power distribution, generation facilities, smart grid facilities, photovoltaic systems, EV charging stations, BESS systems, and SCADA/PLC controls is desirable
- Specific software includes: SKM Power Tools or Equivalent, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit
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