Principal Electrical Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Identify project requirements based on the utility interconnect agreements, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, code requirements, etc. and ensure compliance of the disciplines. • Guide electrical design, calculations, and review for required drawings, studies and technical reports... • Manage engineering consultants and third-party engineering firms for calculations, drawing packages, professional stamps, and value engineering. • Oversee the creation of scopes of works for design; review quotes, negotiate, and manage engineering firms to maximize value. • Track project design schedules and coordinate with the operations team to ensure expectations are set correctly and design deadlines are met. • Lead internal and external engineering review meetings, support operations team on client meetings. • Leverage understanding of construction logistics, site preparation, material, and labor costs to optimize designs. • Perform quality control/quality assurance checks, including checking drawings and specifications prior to release. • Accurately projects resource requirements hires and/or allocates other resources to timely meet the strategic objectives and considers all resource alternatives. • On an ongoing basis, provide support to commissioning and O&M • Safeguard the organization’s intellectual property, proprietary designs, templates, and engineering work. • Provide leadership and guidance to the team and throughout the organization. • Develops and executes effective succession plans; selects, mentors, and coaches the appropriate people to meet the management requirements of the organization. • Manage, assign and prioritize tasks for the team. • Drives and achieves results by setting the pace necessary for success and ensures the team and/or crews keep that pace by instilling a high sense of urgency. • Undertake challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering problems. • Execute on established goals, objectives, performance metrics, and initiatives to support corporate objectives. • Work in conjunction and coordinate with Business Development, Procurement, Project Development, Presales, and Operations Team to deliver the best product to our clients. • Review and improve standards, best practices and processes on a regular basis. • Define and drive accountability, consistency, quality, standardization, and compliance. • Travel to project sites when required. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from accredited university • 8+ years of experience in Photovoltaic and BESS designs, AC (LV, MV & HV) electrical design and power system modelling both executing on and mentoring an engineering team. • 5+ years managing the technical offering for the Electrical Design on projects. • 5+ years of experience with scope of work reviews, cost estimates, scheduling, subcontractor/vendor selection and contract reviews. • Previous experience with track record of success in managing, leading and building a team of Engineers and CAD Engineers required. • Strong understanding of all relevant codes and experience working with utilities across the USA • Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills • The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects is a must. • Experience drafting or reviewing engineering services contracts. • Must be able to identify problems, find and develop solutions, make decisions, and execute them effectively. • Proficiency in AutoCAD • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint • PE License is a plus. Authorization • Willing to sponsor for right candidate Apply Job!