Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Owen Thomas Group Full time

Lead Engineer (PE) - Solar


Electrical/ Solar Engineer | C&I Rooftop & Grount Mount | Professional Engineer | Engineering & Design Consultant | Greater Chicago Area | Hybrid | Permanent, Full-Time | Salary dependent on experience


COMPANY


As a highly respected Electrical and Solar firm in New England, this organization is continually growing and expanding their reaches into other sectors of energy industry. Currently they are working on a massive pipeline of electrical ground up, industrial and solar projects across New England and New York. They are supported by a culture of personal and professional growth for all who cross paths with them. This organization is the true embodiment of work hard, play hard with the opportunity to reach new heights with your own career while they continue to grow into development and turnkey operations as an organization. It’s an exciting time to be a part of their team


ROLE


This firm is seeking a Senior/ Lead Electrical Engineer working on the Solar Engineering division. You will be responsible for review of PV and ESS projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs). This role requires an electrical engineer with experience in electrical infrastructure up to 345kV, including in-depth knowledge and expertise protective relaying and controls, experience on the technical and design engineering of ground mount solar projects of 500kW - 5MW and a strong working knowledge in applicable national codes including NEC and NESC. This position is Hybrid (2 -3 days/ week in office) and work closely with the Director of Electrical Engineering on department initiatives and process improvements.


RESPONSIBILITIES


  • This position reports to the Director, Electrical Engineering and will work closely with Grid Integration Engineering and Design Engineering to design and commission commercial, industrial and community scale PV+ESS designs.
  • Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers and other major electrical equipment.
  • Perform advanced electrical modeling to coordinate system protection, determine fault-duty ratings, calculate arc-flash hazards, and run step/touch grounding analysis.
  • Manage scope of work for 3rd party electrical engineers including but not limited to studies; protection coordination, power flow, arc flash, Step/touch grounding analysis, PSCAD and PSSE modeling, and substation design.
  • Support the Grid Integration and Design Engineering team.
  • Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiations.
  • Witness test procedure review, code interpretation, protective settings development.
  • Implementation of non-wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid-edge technologies.
  • Train and mentor junior engineering personnel.
  • Complete Project design reviews; review of single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements.
  • Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required.
  • Provide technical support to commissioning:
  • Review medium-voltage equipment tests and factory tests.
  • Develop mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation.
  • Review RDB files and relay test reports.
  • Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects.
  • Provide technical support to development, EPC, and O&M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases.
  • Lead new product research and implementation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices.
  • Assist the Director in the identification of process improvements and lead initiatives.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.


QUALIFICATIONS


  • 7+ years of electrical engineering experience
  • 4+ years of PV experience
  • PE License REQUIRED (IL+)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering
  • Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), IEEE standards for grid connected distributed generation and NESC
  • Conduct power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses
  • Extensive experience with solar interconnection coordination with utilities in New England and New York markets
  • Experience with capacity testing, record modeling, and closeout documentation on solar projects
  • Experience mentoring and providing guidance to internal junior engineers or third-party engineering firms to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Understanding of engineering best practices for construction
  • CAD and/or BIM proficiency is a plus


COMPENSATION


  • Salary Dependent on Experience
  • Yearly Bonus
  • Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
  • Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance
  • FSA, HRA, HAS, DCA
  • Travel Reimbursement
  • Tuition/ Education Reimbursement
  • 401k Match


What to do now


If you're interested in this role, please 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to [Ekarim@owenthomasgroup.com].

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.

On the other hand, if this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position within Solar or Electrical Engineering, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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