Logo
Primoris Services Corporation

PV Electrical Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

Save Job

Overview

Join to apply for the

PV Electrical Engineer

role at

Primoris Services Corporation . POSITION SUMMARY:

The PV Electrical Engineer I/II will help develop the internal Photovoltaic (PV) electrical engineering process for assigned projects for a large Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) firm. This position includes oversight of electrical design and studies, consideration of field construction installation means and methods in chosen design decisions, design development and cost optimization, design of DC, MVAC, LVAC auxiliary collection systems, and collaboration with internal and external team members. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and mentor junior electrical engineers and engineers in training as well as CAD designers. Create work schedules to achieve on-time submission of all engineering deliverables for RFPs and existing projects in the Design and Construction phase. Develop electrical engineering calculation processes for string sizing, DC and MV cable calculations, studies, inverter sizing and inverter quantities for projects. Develop preliminary design concepts based on engineering principles for solar PV system design for RFPs. Provide necessary support and documentation to Estimating, Business Development & Proposal teams. Develop/contribute detailed design concepts for solar PV system design for awarded projects. Provide long-term detailed design and optimization support for solar PV system design for sole-sourced projects from clients. Develop, update and use electrical engineering calculation tools to determine cable, conduit, OCPD and other electrical equipment sizing based on project requirements. Collaborate with Estimating, Procurement, Project Management & Construction teams to provide ongoing design concepts and optimization. Guide CAD designers to produce well-designed solar PV site layouts, single line diagrams and other design drawings and details. Develop and maintain databases for equipment involved in solar PV design and improve them over time. Contribute to construction details and Bill of Materials for various construction work packages within solar PV projects. Contribute to design processes from conceptual level to constructible level for multiple solar PV projects. Review utility interconnection documents such as Facility studies, interconnection agreements, or Power Purchase Agreements. Apply innovative engineering principles for cost optimization of utility-scale solar PV systems, develop design matrices and maintain them for future reference. Provide support to Procurement and Project Engineers regarding engineering-related issues for awarded projects. Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety. Use company-recommended means and methods for effective and fast communication with internal and external teams. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field. 2-4 years of experience with Electrical Engineering and/or work related to Solar PV or Renewable Energy Construction projects. Professional experience with technical exhibit review and contract negotiation is a plus. PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with electrical engineering simulation software (SAM, CYMCAP, ETAP, PVSOL, WinIGS) is a plus. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to read and understand drawings, SLDs, and specifications. Ability to understand manufacturers’ design parameters, application limitations, and installation guidelines. Familiar with creating site plans and single line drawings (DC and AC systems). Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations. High level of organizational skills and professionalism. Team-oriented, solution-minded, able to train and mentor others, and continuously seek process improvements, efficiency, and better communication among stakeholders. Benefits and Pay: Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contributions Salary $105,000 - $135,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agency Statement: We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

#J-18808-Ljbffr