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Senior Electrical Energy Engineer
The Opportunity
CEG Solutions is hiring a Senior Electrical Energy Engineer to lead the electrical design of our consulting and design-build projects for the built environment. This role shapes how CEG delivers large-scale, life-cycle-cost-focused transformations that create energy sustainability, efficiency, and resilience - from renewable energy generation and battery energy storage to microgrids and central plant renovations.
You'll be a technical anchor on a multidisciplinary team, developing solutions customized to each client's needs and carrying them through the concept, design and construction delivery stages. Our projects revamp cooling, heating, and power infrastructure for hospitals, data centers, and other mission-critical facilities where reliability and performance genuinely matter.
If you're a driven, technically skilled engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for sustainable energy, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on energy innovation across the United States.
Why This Role Is Different
• Impactful projects: From microgrids and battery energy storage to central plant upgrades, your designs will directly shape the future of energy infrastructure for mission-critical clients.
• Technical ownership: You'll apply your expertise across state-of-the-art electrical designs - renewable energy, energy storage, microgrids, and more - with real influence over project outcomes.
• Innovative, collaborative culture: A non-hierarchical, inclusive environment where creativity is encouraged and every team member's voice is heard.
• Growth and development: Contribute to critical projects and grow your skills alongside an experienced team of energy engineers.
• Flexibility: A remote, work-from-home setup with collaboration across all U.S. time zones.
What You'll Do
1) Design and Deliver Electrical Solutions
• Design and support the delivery of electrical solutions for major infrastructure, including MEP system modernizations, central plant upgrades, on-site energy generation, energy efficiency initiatives, and resiliency improvements.
• Support the technical development of new market opportunities, focusing on renewable energy, photovoltaics (PV), energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids.
• Support the life-cycle costing of technical concepts by providing and assisting with internal construction cost estimates.
2) Drive Quality and Coordination
• Oversee and direct third-party consultants to achieve high-quality construction documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design, construction, and operational strategies for energy projects.
• Contribute to the successful development and implementation of energy solutions, including risk mitigation and cost management.
3) Mentor and Grow the Team
• Contribute technical guidance to engineering team members.
• Share knowledge with junior engineers and designers, supporting their growth in design principles, technical skills, and project execution - we are committed to developing the next generation of engineers.
Ideal Candidate / Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. PE license strongly preferred, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire (EIT/FE acceptable; advanced degree a plus).
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering and energy systems, including renewable energy, microgrids, electrical distribution, and lighting.
• Strong understanding of National Electric Code (NEC) and building codes.
• Experience with energy efficiency design engineering, including technical analysis and writing.
• A passion for energy efficiency, alternative energy, and sustainability.
Bonus Points for:
• Experience with energy as a service or energy performance contract projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial, technical, and political landscape of the energy industry.
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can contribute to sustainable energy solutions, work on innovative projects, and collaborate with like-minded professionals, we'd love to hear from you!
Hybrid Work Model
Most of our team operates in a remote or hybrid workplace model that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions. We are intentional when we co-locate with each other and our clients for maximum impact while empowering our people to preserve the flexibility that they desire. The nature of our work managing client transformations will require some team members to be onsite at client locations, therefore the ability to travel is expected.
Our hybrid model benefits our people, and notably the environment. By reducing travel and commuting time, this aids in the reduction of our carbon footprint.
Wages + Salary
The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $175,000 annually. CEG Solutions LLC takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Please note that this is a general estimate and does not incorporate any adjustments for geographic location. Typically, starting salaries are determined based on individual qualifications and experience, and may fall below the top end of the range.
In addition to your salary, you may qualify for our annual bonus program. This program is discretionary and awards, if any, are based on your performance as well as the company's overall success.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Performance of the job responsibilities will require the ability to (1) use tools and operate equipment in the field, (2) ascend/descend both exterior and interior ladders/stairs, and (3) move safely around an area under construction. The employee must also be able to easily communicate with clients, stakeholders, and other employees and observe various pieces of equipment in the field. The employee must occasionally move and/or transport up to 75 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at the construction work site where the employee where risk of moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud. Personal protection equipment and required safety training will be provided by the employer.
CEG Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing equal consideration and treatment to all individuals regardless of their background. CEG is committed to facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Our team is diverse in background, perspective, culture, and experience and we are committed to expanding diversity as we expand as a company. We believe our diverse team drives innovation, and ultimately, the strength of our team and our work.
We foster networking, professional development, mentorship, and resource groups. We have long standing employee relationship groups where team members who face similar challenges discuss experiences and obstacles faced in the workplace and beyond, and dive into topics that support related personal and professional development. We are continuously looking to improve our support for team members and to establish new groups as we continue to expand!
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