Solar Design Engineer

Pure Power Engineering is hiring a Solar PV Systems Engineer to design utility-scale solar systems (50MW+). Responsibilities include detailed electrical system design, preparing construction documents in AutoCAD, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.
Job Title:

Solar PV Systems Engineer
About Pure Power Engineering:

Pure Power Engineering is a leading engineering firm specializing in designing large-scale solar PV systems.
Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Solar PV Systems Engineer to design and generate construction documents for utility-scale solar PV systems of 50MW or higher.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and engineer commercial PV solar systems size at 50MW or higher.
• Detailed design of associated electrical power systems, including system layout, equipment selection, MVAC and DC cable sizing & routing, SCADA & communication design, grounding design, and trench design.
• Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate activities between clients, utilities, permit agencies, contractors, and other engineering firms.
• Participate in the Construction Administration phase of projects by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site visits as needed.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• ~3+ years' experience designing commercial and/or utility scale solar PV systems.
• ~3+ years' experience working with AutoCAD with an understanding of layer control, dimensioning, scaling, sheet sets, blocks, xrefs, line weights, plot files, and file transmission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and additional computer software.
• Strong technical verbal and technical writing skills, with ability to read technical literature and engineering plans.
• Two-way communication skills to effectively work with internal staff and external clients.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• ~6+ years' experience designing commercial & utility scale solar PV systems.
• Experience designing energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with PVsyst, CYMCAP & Etap software.
What We Offer:
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• 100% employee benefits costs paid by the company.
• A flexible hybrid in-office and remote schedule.
• A parking spot for employees who drive to the office.
• Coverage of public transportation costs for those who use it.
About Us:

Pure Power Engineering values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive for all employees. We recognize that our success is driven by the diversity and creativity of our team members.