Principal Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Motive Energy Full time

The Principal Electrical Engineer at Motive Energy is responsible for leading the conception, direction, and implementation of commercial and utility-scale solar power projects. They evaluate the efficiency and safety of existing systems, applying principles of electrical theory to engineering projects through research methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement solar PV system designs, battery storage systems, off-grid microgrid, and EVCS (electric vehicle charging systems).
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of PV system components and balance of systems, including ESS (energy storage system), DC Gensets (generators), and EVCS.
  • Develop full construction drawing sets and engineering specifications.
  • Design single-line and three-line diagrams with required electrical details, adhering to NEC, IEEE, utility interconnection tariffs, and requirements.
  • Review and implement interconnection standards, ensuring compliance.
  • Prepare interconnection application packages and setup load flow and dynamic models.
  • Develop detailed equipment specifications and bill of material.
  • Design collection systems, including cable routing and cable sizing.
  • Manage and perform system studies for protective device coordination and explorations of short circuit, arc flash, load flows, ampacity, grounding, harmonic, and power quality.
  • Visit project sites to assess and document site dimensions, electrical systems, EVCS / ESS / Solar PV location, and utility interconnection options.
  • Respond to contractor submittals, reviews by the authority having jurisdiction, and requests for information, according to project requirements, codes, client goals, and the company's best interest.
  • Write persuasive documents describing facility improvement opportunities and solutions.
  • Develop and/or maintain a network of vendor technology partners offering innovative DER (distributed energy resource) solutions and regularly integrate different DER components into solutions.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in distribution, utility, and DER interconnection.
  • Experience in SKM or ETAP is a plus.


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