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Sr. Electrical Engineer
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Energy Management & Grid Resiliency
US
United States
Permanent
Remote

About the Company

Piper Maddox is supporting a nationally focused renewable energy developer headquartered in the Midwest, committed to expanding access to clean energy across the U.S. With a robust pipeline exceeding 2 GW of projects and an operational portfolio projected to reach 300 MW in the coming years, they are driving the energy transition forward. This organization covers the full project lifecycle—from development and construction to financing and operations.

 

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be a key contributor to the design and execution of renewable energy projects, including distributed generation/community solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role involves creating and reviewing engineering plan sets, supporting development and operations, and coordinating with external engineers, utilities, and EPC partners to ensure timely, code-compliant deliverables.

 

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

  • Lead electrical design for solar and BESS projects, including site plans, one-line diagrams, stringing plans, and equipment layouts.
  • Review and approve designs for technical accuracy and compliance with NEC, IEEE, UL, and local AHJ requirements.
  • Perform PV system calculations, cable sizing, grounding, and overcurrent protection per NEC and best practices.
  • Provide conceptual layouts and feasibility reviews to support development and operations teams.

 

Plan Set Coordination

  • Manage Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) plan sets, ensuring alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with Engineers of Record (EORs), utilities, and EPC partners for technical submittals and interconnection compliance.
  • Review electrical studies (load flow, short-circuit, coordination) and recommend design improvements.

 

Battery Storage & Equipment Integration

  • Lead engineering for DC- and AC-coupled BESS systems, including inverter and battery configurations and protection coordination.
  • Support major equipment selection (switchgear, transformers, relays, communication systems) and collaborate with vendors and EPC partners.

 

Process Improvement

  • Develop internal engineering standards, templates, and quality control processes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and scalability.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois required.
  • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in renewable energy (solar + BESS).
  • Proven ability to lead electrical design for solar projects from concept through construction.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC standards.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, PVsyst, or similar tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Highly organized, accountable, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.
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