Sr. Electrical Design Engineer Utility Scale Solar

Company:

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewables is a leading independent power producer that develops, constructs, owns and operates solar energy projects in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

Energix Renewables is a subsidiary of an Israeli publicly traded company, Energix – Renewable Energies Ltd. (TASE: ENRG). With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, the Energix group of companies has brought online nearly 900MW, with a pipeline of more than 6.5GW, leading the “green revolution” in the energy sector with its innovative solar and wind energy generation projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design: Fully develop electrical system designs for solar (PV) and BESS energy projects from concept to IFC.
• Interconnection: Coordinate and manage the interconnection process with utilities and grid operators, from interconnection submittal to COD.
• Management: Direct the activities of the electrical engineering team, and act as a mentor to other staff members as needed.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all electrical systems meet relevant industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to create and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for electrical engineering tasks.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges related to electrical systems and develop mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality control checks to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting: Assist in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues during project construction and operation phases.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions for improving project efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years track record of experience as an electrical engineer, preferably in Utility-scale renewable energy in PJM. Engineers with experience in other industries and locales will also be considered.
• Experience with design/build construction.
• Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial impacts of engineering requirements and challenges.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with strong initiative.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst) and in Microsoft Office.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Annual cash performance bonus
• 401K with 5% company match and immediate vesting
• Professional development opportunities
• Potential for stock options
• Attractive company paid health insurance
• Parental leave
• Dental, vision, life, and disability available

Diversity & Inclusion

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.