Onsite Senior Solar PV Design Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Solar PV Design Engineer designing utility-scale solar PV systems and overseeing project engineering deliverables. Collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure design compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and energy storage (BESS) systems at 5-50MW or higher.
  • Develop comprehensive electrical system designs including: System layout of modules and equipment, Equipment selection and specification development, One-line and three-line diagrams, DC, LVAC and MVAC cable sizing and routing, SCADA and communication system design, Relay & communication programming: SEL 651, 751, 735, & RTAC, Grounding system design, Wiring diagrams, trench design, and basic pole design.
  • Engineering studies, including, but not limited to arc flash, coordination, grounding, thermal ampacity, lightning risk assessment.
  • Prepare complete construction drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Coordinate with clients, utilities, permitting authorities, contractors, and partnering engineering firms.
  • Support Construction Administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively and ensure timely delivery of engineering outputs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and industry best practices, including NEC requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 5-7+ years of experience designing commercial and/or utility-scale solar PV systems.
  • Experience collaborating with construction, technical, and non-technical teams.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD, including layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, and file management.
  • Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) license required
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (or similar CAD platforms).
  • Proficiency with power system design and modeling software (e.g., Etap, CYMCAP, WinGIS, PSCAD, PSS/E, CDEGS).
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design tools.
  • Occasional travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • company paid short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with match
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • tuition reimbursement
  • opportunities for professional growth and development

Job title

Senior Solar PV Design Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$110,000 - $135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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