Electrical Project Engineer

5 days ago


Chicago, United States PACE People Ltd Full time

About the Job:

The HV OR MV Project Engineer will play a critical role in utility-scale solar and storage projects, from conceptual design and optimization through construction and commissioning. This role focuses on high-voltage OR medium-voltage electrical engineering, including the development and review of designs, evaluation of equipment, compliance with standards, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and review electrical layouts for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines (up to 500kV).
  • Ensure compliance with utility, regulatory, and industry standards throughout the design, procurement, and construction process.
  • Develop and manage Specifications & Scopes of Work for high-voltage equipment and systems.
  • Manage consultants and vendors for HV equipment (e.g., breakers, switchgear, transformers), including reviewing deliverables and preparing technical specifications.
  • Lead value-engineering efforts to optimize high-voltage designs and equipment selection.
  • Support solar and storage project designs, layouts, and production models using tools like AutoCAD, PVsyst, NREL SAM, and GIS.
  • Create and review internal conceptual layouts and general assembly drawings for interconnection, permitting, sales, and construction purposes.
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to evaluate and select electrical equipment and vendors.
  • Provide technical input for project sales proposals and permitting applications.
  • Consolidate interdisciplinary insights into financially optimized project designs and strategies.
  • Lead internal process improvement initiatives related to HV electrical engineering and cross-disciplinary solar/storage processes.
  • Travel to project sites to support evaluations, design implementation, and construction activities.


Qualifications:

  • 2-5+ years of experience in utility-scale solar electrical engineering with a focus on HV or MV equipment and design optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of inverters, transformers, and DC electrical equipment.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes, design standards, and interconnection requirements.
  • Experience managing relationships with vendors, consultants, and external engineering firms.
  • Proficiency in tools such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, NREL SAM, ETAP, and GIS is a plus.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or a related field; advanced technical proficiency preferred.



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