Ellaway Blues Consulting
Senior Electrical Engineer
Ellaway Blues Consulting - San Diego County
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About the Job
Our client is a leading commercial solar energy installer in Southern California. They are passionate about renewable energy solutions and are looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer who shares that passion. This role will provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design while working closely with project teams to ensure the successful implementation of cutting-edge solar, battery, and EV charging solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for solar, battery, and EV charging systems with a high level of complexity.
- Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.
- Perform electrical calculations, including short circuit analysis, cable and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer sizing, equipment sizing, and load calculations.
- Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms, design drawings, and industry standards.
- Review and provide feedback on electrical equipment and vendor drawings.
- Conduct field inspections, interpreting and implementing contract specifications and drawings, and coordinating remediation activities.
- Oversee commissioning and testing programs for new commercial solar projects.
- Provide electrical expertise regarding power conversion and electrical distribution equipment.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes and grid standards related to solar photovoltaic installations.
- Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (including single-line diagrams and power plans) for solar, battery, and EV charging projects.
- Engage with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders through meetings and calls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electrical power systems.
- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience, with at least 4 years in solar, battery, and EV charging system design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Extensive solar array design experience, particularly in commercial solar projects.
- Experience with medium voltage switchgear, generators, inverters, and step-up transformers.
- Proficiency in simulation tools such as SKM, Etap, and Visual.
- PVSyst software experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical standards.
- At least four years of AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to scale client assets and access rooftops when necessary.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Reimbursement for travel-related expenses