Electrical/Solar Design Engineer- Utility Scale

$105,000 - $125,000/Yr

Pure Power Engineering - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Pure Power is seeking an engineer to design and generate construction documents for utility scale solar PV systems of 50MW or higher. This role involves working on high-profile solar projects and contributing to the renewable energy sector, with a focus on creating detailed electrical and structural drawings, as well as supporting the engineering process from design to construction.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer commercial PV solar or BESS systems sized at 50MW or higher.
• Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate activities between clients, utilities, permit agencies, contractors, and other engineering firms.
• Participate in the Construction Administration phase of projects by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site visits as needed.
• Manage time efficiently across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering or other related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience designing commercial and/or utility scale solar PV systems.
• 3+ years' experience working with AutoCAD with an understanding of layer control, dimensioning and scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, plot files, and file transmission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and additional computer software.
• Strong technical verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• 6+ years' experience designing commercial & utility scale solar PV systems.
• Experience designing energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with PVsyst, CYMCAP & Etap software.
• NABCEP certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 100% of employee benefits costs covered.
• Healthcare plans, dental, vision, and 401K matching.
• Parking spot for in-office days and coverage for public transportation costs.