Electrical Energy Engineer

Bernhard

Electrical Energy Engineer assessing electrical systems for energy efficiency projects, performing technical surveys, and collaborating with various teams. Position involves site visits and project coordination with focus on innovative energy solutions.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assists in the production of projects that are on-time, within-budget, and meet the requirements of industry standards & codes and client specifications.
Leads, schedules, and conducts site surveys to determine existing facility electrical equipment, interconnection, metering, and conditions independently.
Assists in identifying and preparing energy efficient scope of schematic design phase of projects.
Performs electrical system calculations including solar energy generation, battery sizing, generator power system sizing, wire and panel sizing, electric vehicle charging, etc.
Interacts in meetings with owners, clients, and/or architects as needed independently; prepares meeting notes.
Designs and prepares documentation for electrical systems for projects including solar arrays, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging systems, combined heat & power systems, central energy plant expansion needs, and demand response programs.
Assists Mechanical Survey Team with necessary electrical infrastructure designs to support proposed mechanical equipment changes/upgrades.
Can include design work involving switchgears, switchboards, manual/automatic transfer switches, transformers, metering, and generators.
Assists all Renewables Team members with questions concerning electrical engineering design, codes, and one line diagram creation.
Assists the development team in the coordination with other disciplines, including energy modeling, demand management, financial modeling, lighting, detailed design, etc.
Assist the Director-DER with Quality Control reviews of project work by other team members.
Attends and/or teaches in-house and external training sessions in necessary technical areas related to building systems.
Participates in industry organizations and attends events, meetings, and activities.
Upholds company owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
Supervises less experienced engineers, technicians, and/or analysts while managing specific projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year ABET accredited university.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and aptitude.
Required experience in Excel and Word.
Ability to communicate effectively with facility managers and engineers.
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines while on survey.
Ability to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
Ability to use technology and apps for collecting data while on survey.
Passion for quality and client satisfaction.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical system calculationssolar energy generationbattery sizinggenerator power system sizingwire sizingpanel sizingelectric vehicle chargingdesign documentationone line diagram creationenergy modeling

Soft Skills

analytical skillsquantitative skillseffective communicationtime managementindependent workdetail-orientedmultitaskingclient satisfactionleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)