Electrical Engineer, Solar PV and Energy Storage

Bowman is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in Solar PV and Energy Storage to work remotely. The role requires extensive experience in commercial and utility-scale PV design, performing electrical studies, and leading project designs. Responsibilities include client communication, overseeing project tasks, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a PE license, and at least five years of relevant experience.
Job Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer, Solar PV and Energy Storage to join our team remotely.

The successful candidate will have significant experience with commercial and utility scale photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage design. They will perform all levels of electrical design, electrical studies, and analysis for PV and energy storage projects.

The role involves leadership and direction, where the engineer will receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives and critical issues. They will also apply extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Establish new clients and enhance client relationships through efficient communication and design management.
• Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.

The engineer will perform electrical studies, including AC short circuit calculations, DC short circuit calculations, AC arc flash, DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity studies, and protection device coordination using software such as SKM, ETAP, or CYMCAP. They will lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details.

The successful candidate will have a high level of integrity, ability to work independently and within a team environment, effective communication skills, and strong problem-solving attitude. They must hold a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have five or more years of relevant experience in the solar PV industry. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is also required.
Responsibilities
• Perform electrical studies including, but not limited to, AC short circuit calculations, DC short circuit calculations, AC arc flash, DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity studies, and protection device coordination using either SKM, ETAP, CYMCAP or similar software.
• Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details.
• Responsible for more complex tasks and designs within project assignments.
• Perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and Energy Storage electrical designs.
• Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling.
• Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution.
• Learn and enhance plan-set templates, standards, and best practices.
• Design equipment layouts, installation details, and single-line diagrams (PV, MV, Auxiliary Power, etc.).
• Coordinate with design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants.
• Interface with utilities and coordinate the design of interconnections.
• Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions.
• Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs.
• Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes.
• Complete electrical calculations.
• Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed.
• Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects to keep on schedule.
• Provide estimates of time to perform tasks.
• Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
• Oversee designs through project construction/completion.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.
• Occasionally conduct field observation visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
• Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
• Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.
• Attend weekly management meetings.
• Define and determine project specifications.
• Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
• If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
• Work within established project budgets.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
• Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD software.