Electrical/Solar Design Engineer- Utility Scale

$105,000 - $125,000/Yr

Pure Power Engineering - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Pure Power Engineering is seeking an Electrical/Solar Design 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 company's mission of promoting renewable energy. The position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing practice in a well-respected engineering firm.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer commercial PV solar or BESS systems sized at 50MW or higher.
• Create detailed designs of associated electrical power systems including system layout, equipment selection, and development of equipment specifications.
• Prepare one-line and three-line diagrams, MVAC and DC cable sizing & routing, SCADA & communication design, grounding design, wiring diagrams, and trench design.
• Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate activities between clients, utilities, permit agencies, contractors, and other engineering firms.
• Participate in the Construction Administration phase by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site visits as needed.
• Manage time efficiently across multiple projects and reduce complexity of projects/tasks to increase efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience designing commercial and/or utility scale solar PV systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively among construction, technical, and non-technical personnel.
• 3+ years' experience working with AutoCAD with an understanding of layer control, dimensioning, scaling, and file transmission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• 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% coverage of employee benefits costs.
• Healthcare plans including dental and vision.
• 401K matching.
• Parking spot for in-office days and coverage for public transportation costs.