Lead Electrical Engineer- Renewables

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Electrical Engineer will lead and train a multi-disciplinary team to meet engineering deliverables as it relates to designing PV Solar systems, Interconnection Stations, AC Collation systems, DC Collection Systems, grounding, Control and Communications. Duties include reviewing and approving design calculations, power system analysis, and supervising work plans and drawing exports from the drafting team to create drawing sets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES OF THE JOB

Supervision and Training of personnel for Electrical System design and associated calculations to produce the following drawings:
• Lead and Supervise AC Collection Systems
• Lead and Supervise DC Collection Systems
• Lead and Supervise Battery and Inverter Systems
• Lead and Supervise Grounding Plans
• Lead and Supervise Conduit and Cable Routing Plans
• Lead and Supervise Conduit and Cable Schedules
• Lead and Supervise One-line Drawings
• Lead and Supervise Power Distribution Panel Schedules
• Coordinate with vendors on design of Control and Communication Systems
• Electrical Design for PV Solar and Battery systems
• Verify Electrical design & Analysis using ETAP and SKM (or similar)
• Experience in system design with interconnection
• Supervise, train and Model projects in PVSyst
• Analyzing technical feasibility of Designs or Engineering
• Verify project Electrical Bill of Materials

Additional Duties:
• Outline deliverables and train Electrical Designers by reviewing drawings and verifying compliance to design specifications, industry standards, and regulations and codes.
• Prepare specifications of inverters, PV modules, transformers, panel boards, cabling, protection devices, trenching or cable trays, and balance of plant equipment.
• Perform design calculations to size: conduits, cable tray, cables, transformers, breakers, panel boards, and UPS systems.
• Specify and collaborate with engineering team to optimize system performance utilizing knowledge of electrical engineering principles and renewable energy technologies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to perform and teach electrical calculations per National Electric Code (NEC).
• Experience training and applying National Electric Code (NEC), NESC C2, and IEEE 1547 & 2030.
• Skilled in the use of computer equipment, printers, phone systems, and able to quickly develop a proficient working knowledge of the Company’s software programs.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to communicate policies, procedures and objectives effectively.
• Must be capable of working under pressure as well as organizing and planning efficiently.
• Must have effective analytical skills for assessing and evaluating.
• Must manage time well and be able to focus on a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
• 4 Year B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• E.I.T and P.E. or ability to obtain.
• 3-5 years leading renewable energy engineering teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Most work is performed in an office environment at normal noise levels.
• Occasional travel by car and/or air to job sites or branch offices is required.
• This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, and may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week depending upon workload.
• The job requires a regular working presence in the Houston office.

*This position is on-site and located in Houston, Texas. No relocation available at this time.

Please note, we are not accepting inquiries or candidates from third party staffing agencies at this time.

EnSiteUSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.