Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer
$100,000–$140,000 year
Hybrid · Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Senior PV & BESS Electrical Engineer to technically lead utility-scale PV and battery storage projects, establish electrical design basis and layouts, translate client requirements into detailed electrical designs and CAD drawings, manage project schedules and budgets, represent the firm in client meetings, develop IFC electrical plan sets, mentor engineering team members, and ensure compliance with NEC/IEEE/UL standards across cross-disciplinary teams. The role requires strong AutoCAD and PV/BESS system knowledge, experience with design packages for utility-scale projects, and effective client-facing communication; NABCEP/EIT/PE certification is preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of experience working as a Lead Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Manager in the utility-scale solar or BESS industry
- Strong experience producing electrical design packages for utility-scale PV and BESS projects
- Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD and drafting of electrical plans, site plans, and construction details
- Deep understanding of PV and BESS balance-of-plant systems and monitoring infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and relevant industry codes and standards
- Familiarity with power study tools such as ETAP, AmpCalc, SKM, or CYMCAP is valuable but not required
- Experience managing RFIs, progress tracking, and engineering resource planning
- Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
- 2+ years of experience mentoring or leading engineers and designers
- NABCEP certification, EIT, or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
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