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Senior Electrical Engineer - (BESS/EV/PV) - (Remote - U.S.)

About NV5

NV5's Clean Mobility Infrastructure team delivers engineering and design solutions that accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation. Our engineers and project managers design innovative electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, fleet, and public-sector clients across the United States.

Our work includes Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and emerging renewable energy technologies. We support projects from initial feasibility and utility coordination through detailed design, permitting, construction, and commissioning.

As our team continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while helping shape the future of clean transportation infrastructure.

This position is fully remote within the United States.

Why Join NV5?

• Work on some of the nation's largest electrification projects, learn industry leading technology and apply for EV and clean energy projects.
• Collaborate with industry experts in EV infrastructure, battery storage, and renewable energy.
• Fully remote work environment with opportunities for occasional travel.
• Be part of a rapidly growing team helping shape the future of transportation electrification.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the engineering and design of EV charging infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and related power distribution projects. Project sizes range from standalone Level 2 and DC Fast Charging installations to large fleet electrification programs and utility-scale energy storage systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead electrical engineering and design for EVSE, BESS, microgrid, and commercial/industrial projects (Solar PV experience is a plus).
• Develop construction drawings, electrical specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Perform electrical studies including conductor sizing, voltage drop, overcurrent protection coordination, conduit sizing, fault current calculations, and utility service design in accordance with the NEC and applicable utility standards.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, panel schedules, site plans, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate utility interconnection requirements and support utility application packages.
• Support projects through feasibility, preliminary engineering, detailed design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Perform technical quality reviews and PE sealing of engineering documents when applicable.

• Collaborate with civil engineers, project managers, permitting specialists, and clients throughout all project phases.
• Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field design issues.
• Participate in client meetings and occasional site visits as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience in power systems, EV infrastructure, BESS, renewable energy, or related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), utility standards, and applicable industry codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Experience with ETAP and/or SKM preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
• Medium-voltage power distribution
• Microgrids
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems
• Utility interconnection processes
• Power system modeling using ETAP and/or SKM

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

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