Electrical Engineer II - Renewable Energy
@ Timmons Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago

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About the Role

Timmons Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer II - Renewable Energy to join our Renewable Energy Department in the Electrical Design Group. This position is based in our Charlotte, NC office and focuses on power generation and renewable energy projects, including solar farms and battery storage projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in designing power generation and renewable energy projects.
  • Assist with power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades.
  • Produce electrical engineering designs under supervision.
  • Provide input to senior staff on design calculations and engineering solutions.
  • Participate in creating engineering services proposals and assist in budgeting.

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • At least six years of professional electrical experience.
  • Five or more years in relay coordination and schematic design.
  • Experience in detailed design engineering and/or owner’s engineering preferred.
  • Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration is strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading a group of engineers is a plus.
  • Proficiency with ETAP or SKM software and AutoCAD.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

About Timmons Group

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News, with over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. They are one of ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms and offer a dynamic career development setting.

Key skills/competency

Electrical design, Renewable energy, Power generation, Battery storage, Relay coordination, Schematic design, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, Project management

How to Get Hired at Timmons Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Timmons Group's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent projects on LinkedIn.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight renewable energy and electrical design experience.
  • Showcase industry tools: Emphasize skills in AutoCAD, ETAP, and SKM.
  • Prepare for interviews: Expect technical questions on power generation projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Revise AutoCAD and design simulation skills
Practice ETAP simulation and analysis exercises
Familiarize with SKM software operations
Review electrical calculation techniques

Behavioral Questions

Demonstrate teamwork in project settings
Discuss problem-solving under technical challenges
Explain leadership in past engineering roles
Describe communication in collaborative projects

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