Senior Electrical Engineer
Tesla Laboratories
Flash
Electrical Manager
SunEnergy1
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Flash
About the role
- Oversee electrical construction, installation, commissioning, and quality assurance activities on utility-scale solar projects
- Lead and manage all electrical aspects including MV, HV, and LV systems
- Oversee installation of inverters, transformers, switchgear, PV modules, cabling, and monitoring systems
- Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, NESC, and local utility standards
- Coordinate with civil and mechanical teams to align installation sequencing
- Manage electrical supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and site labor; provide mentorship and training
- Serve as primary liaison with engineering, utilities, inspectors, and third-party testing agencies
- Review and approve electrical installation methods, procedures, and submittals; conduct quality inspections
- Oversee testing and commissioning activities (insulation resistance, continuity testing, relay testing, functional checks)
- Enforce OSHA safety policies, LOTO and arc flash protocols, and conduct job hazard analyses
- Develop and manage electrical construction schedules, track materials, equipment usage, and crew productivity
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for leadership and clients
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in electrical construction
- At least 5 years in utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or power generation
- Strong background in medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and utility interconnection
- Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar EPC projects
- Deep knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NESC codes
- Familiarity with SCADA, protection systems, and commissioning procedures
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6)
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities
