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Solar Gain Inc

Electrical Project Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$68K - $92K/yr

Solar Gain is seeking a driven Electrical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar projects. If you enjoy being in the field, solving real-world ...

Solar Gain Inc

Electrical Project Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$68K - $92K/yr

Solar Gain is seeking a driven Electrical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar projects. If you enjoy being in the field, solving real-world ...

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An Electrical Engineer Solar designs, develops, and maintains electrical systems for solar power projects. They work on photovoltaic (PV) systems, ensuring efficient energy conversion, grid integration, and compliance with safety standards. Responsibilities include system design, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and overseeing installations. They collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and contractors to optimize solar energy production. This role requires knowledge of electrical circuits, renewable energy technologies, and industry regulations.

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To thrive as an Electrical Engineer Solar, you need strong knowledge of electrical systems, power generation, and renewable energy principles, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering and relevant experience in solar projects. Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, and electrical modeling software, along with certifications like NABCEP or a Professional Engineer (PE) license, are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solar installations and support successful project execution within multidisciplinary teams.

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As an Electrical Engineer Solar, your daily tasks often include designing solar power systems, conducting site assessments, creating electrical schematics, and ensuring systems comply with codes and regulations. You'll also coordinate with project managers, construction crews, and utility representatives to resolve technical issues and keep projects on track. Reviewing system performance data and troubleshooting operational problems are routine parts of the job. This collaborative and hands-on role is well-suited for professionals who enjoy both technical design and practical fieldwork.
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar (Phoenix)

Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar (Phoenix)

Burns & McDonnell

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$106.70K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 77 rated construction

Job description

Description
The Power global practice at Burns & McDonnell provides a multidisciplinary approach to power solutions from project financing, siting and permitting to turnkey construction and startup. Our experience covers the full breadth of renewable power generation technologies - from utility scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and nuclear plant services.
Burns & McDonnell's Power global practice is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer who will work on project teams to create world-class solar power generation designs for new projects in a variety of project locations. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client requirements.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers; includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
  • Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Request for Qualifications (RFQ's), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
  • Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
  • Responsible for effective management of change orders.
  • Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
  • Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
  • Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
  • Applies expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Report on project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the electrical engineering practice.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.
  • Or Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years electrical engineering experience required.
  • Or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years electrical engineering experience required.
  • EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards.
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members.
  • Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Electrical Engineering
Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 261887
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #PWR

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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