Utility Electrical Engineer (Solar + BESS)

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per year A bit about us: We are a privately held specialty contractor with 35+ years of history and a reputation for owning our work from design through energization. Our renewable energy division is our largest business, and the overall company is on track toward $1B by end of year. We self-perform as an EPC on ground mount solar, from 1–10 MW distributed generation sites up to utility-scale projects, and we are growing in battery energy storage. As we grow, we are bringing more technical ownership in-house. Our culture moves fast, takes calculated risks, and rewards people who step up and own the outcome.

Why join us? Set the standard: Engineering came in-house about two years ago, and you'll shape the design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned the team uses. Ownership: You'll lead electrical design from preliminary through IFC and serve as the go-to expert on DC/AC collection and MV. Visible impact: Accurate designs save man-hours in the field, and you'll see your work built. Flexibility: The role is remote, with office visits monthly to bimonthly and site trips about twice a year. More field time is encouraged. Rewarding pay: Discretionary bonuses typically run up to 20% and reach up to 30% for top performers.

Benefits: 100% employer-paid health and dental for employees, HSA contributions, company-paid life and disability coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, six paid holidays, education reimbursement, and weekly pay.

Job Details: What You'll Do Serve as technical owner for electrical scope on utility-scale solar and BESS projects from 50 to 300 MW Manage external Engineer of Record partners: drive schedule, technical refinement of designs and delivery for the customer Guide string layouts, voltage drop, conductor sizing, inverter selection, grounding and MV collection design through design milestones to IFC Understand how the reactive power study and inverter selection affect substation design, and how substation design feeds back into PV design (substation is typically subcontracted) Work with in-house drafters on construction details such as underground conduit routing, equipment stub-ups and pad details Catch design and calculation errors before they reach the field Support estimating as new projects come in, helping scope and plan how to attack them Hand projects off to construction, answer field questions and RFIs, and work with the EOR on construction changes Support PV-plus-storage and standalone BESS projects Mentor less experienced engineers and help build the team's technical standards What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience Hands-on solar electrical design experience on projects 50 MW and up; this is required EPC or engineering firm background; EPC experience preferred Strong command of string layouts, voltage drop, inverter configuration, grounding and MV collection Working understanding of reactive power studies, substation interface and interconnection Experience managing or coordinating outside engineering firms through design and construction Strong project management skills and the ability to build relationships and drive resolution quickly Still wants to do the technical work, not just oversee it Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVcase and Microsoft Office; ETAP or SKM a plus BESS experience and a PE license are pluses, not requirements Valid driver's license with a clean driving history; ability to pass a drug screen and background check US work authorization; sponsorship is not available Benefits As a full-time employee, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package built to support your health, wellbeing, and long-term future: 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees HSA contributions to help cover medical expenses Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage 401(k) with a competitive company match Performance-based incentives Paid weekly with competitive wages PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement Exclusive employee discount program Candidates in CA, NJ and NY cannot be considered. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy