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About the Role

We are designing the grid of the future! We are looking to hire an Electrical Engineer for our Engineering line of business, working on detailed substation design projects. This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Experience with different aspects of detailed electrical design related to generation, transmission, and distribution, including substations for solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, their integration into the electrical grid, underground distribution systems, industrial electrical plant applications, and communications technologies.
Experience with substation and collection system design reviews.
Experience with the EPC RFP process and equipment specifications.
Outlining initial design concepts for substations and overseeing the review or creation of detailed designs, covering layouts, elevations, single-line diagrams, ground grid design, lightning protection, DC and AC control schematics, wiring connections, cable schedules, and organization of raceways, such as cable trays, duct banks, and trenches, alongside a comprehensive bill of materials.
Crafting technical specifications for key electrical components to meet customer needs and adhere to the most recent and relevant standards.
Evaluating proposals, specifications, and drawings from vendors.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, transmission and system studies; performing a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently.
Completing assigned projects on time while adhering to project quality and budget objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of six years of experience in electrical engineering within utilities, energy systems, or renewable energy sectors.
Strong knowledge of power systems, grid operations, and utility infrastructure.
Experience with renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, and battery storage.
Experience in developing, designing, and checking detailed design drawings and documents for high voltage substations.
Based in the US with a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Demonstrated expertise in a detailed understanding of the analytical tools/software used in the industry.
Knowledgeable in industrial standards, codes, and construction practices.
Strong customer focus, both internal and external.
Attention to detail and comfort outside of one's comfort zone.
Proactive in learning new technology and engineering knowledge.
Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation.

Skills

Electrical design
Substation design
Solar PV
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Wind energy systems
Hybrid power systems
Microgrids
EV/data center infrastructure
Grid integration
Underground distribution systems
Industrial electrical plant applications
Communications technologies
Substation and collection system design reviews
EPC RFP process
Equipment specifications
Layouts
Elevations
Single-line diagrams
Ground grid design
Lightning protection
DC control schematics
AC control schematics
Wiring connections
Cable schedules
Cable trays
Duct banks
Trenches
Bill of materials
Technical specifications
Vendor proposal evaluation
Multidisciplinary team coordination
Civil engineering coordination
Structural engineering coordination
Transmission coordination
System studies coordination
Design development
Design analysis
Project management
Power systems knowledge
Grid operations knowledge
Utility infrastructure knowledge
Renewable energy systems knowledge
High voltage substation design
Analytical tools/software proficiency
Industrial standards
Codes
Construction practices
Customer focus
Attention to detail
Proactive learning
AI and automation tools

Location

Remote US

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of six years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineering (PE) license

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
Generous PTO and paid holidays
MyShare Employee Ownership Program
Work with industry leaders
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

About the Company

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence.
For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges.
As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.
Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.
Together we can transform the future of energy.

Equal Opportunity

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
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