Senior Electrical Engineer
Zachry Group
Flash
Senior Electrical Engineer
SunEnergy1
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • North Carolina
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Senior
Tech Stack
Flash
About the role
- Develop detailed design drawings and electrical specifications for solar PV arrays, electrical schematics, and interconnection details.
- Create designs for overhead and underground medium voltage (15kV–35kV) distribution systems, including single-line diagrams, staking sheets, and protection schemes.
- Utilize AutoCAD to produce accurate and compliant design drawings.
- Perform electrical calculations, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies for solar and MV distribution systems.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and system optimization for solar arrays and distribution networks.
- Ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NESC) and local utility requirements.
- Prepare and submit permit applications and coordinate with regulatory authorities and utilities for approvals.
- Provide technical guidance during design, construction, commissioning, and testing phases.
- Review contractor submittals and provide recommendations to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for clients, utilities, and regulatory bodies.
- Maintain accurate project records and ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years focused on solar PV systems and/or medium voltage distribution design.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and other electrical design tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or CYME).
- Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NESC, and other relevant codes and standards.
- Experience with solar array design, including PV panel layouts, inverters, and balance of systems (BOS).
- Expertise in medium voltage (15kV–35kV) overhead and underground distribution system design, including transformers, switchgear, and protective devices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred: Experience with energy storage systems (ESS) integration with solar arrays.
- Preferred: Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and grid integration standards.
- Preferred: Knowledge of SCADA systems and control integration for distribution networks.
