Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer at SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

This Electrical Design Engineer role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Electrical Design Support

• Assist senior engineers in preparing electrical system layouts, single-line diagrams, string sizing calculations, conduit and cable schedules, and other design deliverables for utility-scale solar projects.
• Research electrical components (modules, inverters, conductors, protection devices, etc.) and assist in the selection process based on specifications and code requirements.
• Perform basic electrical calculations (i.e., voltage drop, fault current, system sizing, etc.), and analyze electrical data to support design decisions.
• The primary focus will be developing 30% designs to service as the basis for our business development and estimating efforts.

CAD Drafting

• Create and modify detailed electrical engineering drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, PVsyst, or similar design software.

Code and Regulatory Research

• Research and stay current on local, state, and federal civil engineering and solar development regulations.

Project Collaboration

• Participate in design reviews and collaborate efectively with other engineering disciplines and project teams.

Documentation and Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Experience with Utility Scale Solar (2-3 years preferred) or Commercial Solar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or on track to obtain it.
• Demonstrated proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD is a must; SAM Models, PVcase, PVsyst, ETAP preferred, PV or similar).
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, including AC/DC circuits, power distribution, and grounding/bonding.
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Commitment to safety.
• Strong sense of urgency, with strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$102,108.00 - $127,635.00 (Salary)

Key skills/competency

• Electrical Design
• Utility-Scale Solar
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Single-Line Diagrams
• Electrical Calculations
• EIT Certification
• PVsyst
• Code Compliance
• Power Distribution
• Project Documentation