Our client is a leading commercial and industrial solar energy installer in Southern California. they are are seeking a Lead or Manager Professional Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required. They are looking for an Engineer to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design. This is a Hybrid role o2-3 days a week in their office and/or at clients locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.
• Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.
• Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.
• Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.
• Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.
• Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.
• Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment
• Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations
• Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan) for solar, battery and EV charging projects.
• Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in electrical power systems
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in the design of solar, battery and EV charging systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Solar array design experience and experience in commercial solar projects is required
• Experience in the design and procurement of electrical equipment, including, medium voltage switchgear, generators, inverters, and step-up transformers
• PVSyst software experience preferred
• Experience with the National Electrical Code and electrical standards
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• Ability to scale EVA Green Power assets and access rooftops when necessary
  
  

Big Plus / Nice to have

• Ability to lead and mentor smaller teams of more junior engineers
• ability to drive initiatives and projects
• ability to lead from the fronnt technically and stratigically.
  
  

Remote capability: This is a hybrid position. This person will be working in-office on an average of 2/3-days per week and will have the ability to also perform work from home. This position cannot be fully remote. This person will need to be in San Diego, North SD or South OC near the surrounding area.

The Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 100% paid for employees and 60% for dependents.
• $50K Tax Free life insurance and $50K Tax Free ADD insurance for the employee
• 401k with a 6% match
• Flexible Spending plans with employer contribution
• Accrual based PTO averaging 3 weeks PTO + 40 hours of sick time, and 9 paid holidays averaging around 5.5 weeks of paid time off per year.
• Reimbursement for travel related expenses
• 40 hours of continued education time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Fringe benefits like office happy-hours, lunches brought in, team building activities and events, lunch and learns and other employer sponsored activities.
  
  

They are looking for dedicated, service-oriented, professionals who share our mission of providing best-in-class solar panels, energy storage and management tools and who are aligned with our core values

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Posted By: Sydney Sabol