Qcells EPC
Senior Electrical Engineer - Level 4
– Irvine, CA
Base Pay Range
– $150,000.00/yr to $170,000.00/yr
Description
Title : Sr. Electrical Engineer – Level 4
Department : Engineering Center
Location : Irvine, CA
Supervisor : Manager of Electrical Engineering
FLSA Status : Exempt
Position Status : Permanent, Full‑time
Work Status : Hybrid (In‑Office / Remote)
Travel : Up to 30%
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Electrical System Design & Optimization
Develop and oversee comprehensive electrical system designs, ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements.
Optimize transformer configurations, grounding methods, and cable routing strategies.
Conduct protective relay coordination studies, transient analysis, and dynamic system modeling.
Design switchgear, relay protection schemes, and substation electrical layouts.
Lead power system studies, including reactive power compensation, fault ride‑through, and voltage control.
Evaluate grid support functionalities of inverters and energy storage to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assessments for SCADA/EMS integration, cybersecurity requirements, and data acquisition systems.
Project Execution & Coordination
Oversee QA/QC verification for electrical designs, ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards.
Engage with procurement teams to select high‑voltage equipment, ensuring technical compliance and cost optimization.
Lead on‑site troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance validation of electrical infrastructure.
Regulatory Compliance & Industry Engagement
Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC CIP, FERC, UL, and interconnection rules.
Interface with utilities and grid operators to secure interconnection approvals and resolve compliance issues.
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on electrical design best practices, modeling techniques, and project execution.
Develop standardized engineering processes for electrical system design and interconnection planning.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in power system engineering, high‑voltage design, and interconnection studies.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
Advanced expertise in power system stability, protection design, and grid compliance.
Software Skills
AutoCAD (Advanced)
SKM, ETAP, EasyPower (Proficient)
Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred).
Examples of Physical Demands
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day.
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk.
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicate with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
Climb: occasionally ascend/descend on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors.
Travel: up to 30% as needed.
Examples of Work Environment
Regular professional, office business setting.
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).
Role may transition to onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr-usa@qcells.com.
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– Irvine, CA
Base Pay Range
– $150,000.00/yr to $170,000.00/yr
Description
Title : Sr. Electrical Engineer – Level 4
Department : Engineering Center
Location : Irvine, CA
Supervisor : Manager of Electrical Engineering
FLSA Status : Exempt
Position Status : Permanent, Full‑time
Work Status : Hybrid (In‑Office / Remote)
Travel : Up to 30%
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Electrical System Design & Optimization
Develop and oversee comprehensive electrical system designs, ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements.
Optimize transformer configurations, grounding methods, and cable routing strategies.
Conduct protective relay coordination studies, transient analysis, and dynamic system modeling.
Design switchgear, relay protection schemes, and substation electrical layouts.
Lead power system studies, including reactive power compensation, fault ride‑through, and voltage control.
Evaluate grid support functionalities of inverters and energy storage to ensure regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assessments for SCADA/EMS integration, cybersecurity requirements, and data acquisition systems.
Project Execution & Coordination
Oversee QA/QC verification for electrical designs, ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards.
Engage with procurement teams to select high‑voltage equipment, ensuring technical compliance and cost optimization.
Lead on‑site troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance validation of electrical infrastructure.
Regulatory Compliance & Industry Engagement
Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC CIP, FERC, UL, and interconnection rules.
Interface with utilities and grid operators to secure interconnection approvals and resolve compliance issues.
Leadership & Team Development
Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on electrical design best practices, modeling techniques, and project execution.
Develop standardized engineering processes for electrical system design and interconnection planning.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of experience in power system engineering, high‑voltage design, and interconnection studies.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
Advanced expertise in power system stability, protection design, and grid compliance.
Software Skills
AutoCAD (Advanced)
SKM, ETAP, EasyPower (Proficient)
Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred).
Examples of Physical Demands
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day.
Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk.
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds.
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicate with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far.
Climb: occasionally ascend/descend on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors.
Travel: up to 30% as needed.
Examples of Work Environment
Regular professional, office business setting.
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).
Role may transition to onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr-usa@qcells.com.
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