Sr. Solar-BESS Engineer

Description:

We are currently seeking an experienced utility-scale PV Solar & BESS Engineer with 6+ years of experienceWe are looking for someone who has functioned as the lead design engineer for utility-scale PV solar projects (20MW and larger)Has experience leading the development of electrical design packages for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects (20MW and larger) Has served as QA/QC on medium voltage collection system design projects and mentors junior engineersHas a strong understanding of inverter-based technologies commonly applied for these project typesHas developed collection design including single line diagrams, collection system layouts, communication diagrams, power cable sizing and cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and ensures compliance with applicable fire, electrical, and building codesHas effectively communicated with all stakeholders, and has actively participated in project plan meetingsBased in Lakewood, CO

Why you should be interested:

Woman/minority-owned full-service engineering, procurement & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entitiesThey specializes in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, and distribution designThis company has been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012With over 1,000 associates, they are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!An established company with a small footprint in the Colorado region but they are striving towards growing that team and establishing a more dominant footprint in the marketWith the smaller, local team size, there is a lot of room for career growthTheir goal is to help individuals build on their established careers with development in a wide range of Power Delivery and Renewables projects

Hard Skills:

Utility-scale PV Solar project designDevelopment of electrical design packages for BESS projectsQA/QC for medium voltage collection system designInverter-based technologiesSingle line diagramsCollection system layoutsCommunication diagramsPower cable sizingCable schedulesWiring diagramsCompliance with fire, electrical, and building codes

Soft Skills:

Effective communicationMentoring junior engineersActive participation in project meetings

Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related field6+ years of experience with utility scale PV solar and BESSElectrical equipment including: MV and LV switchgear, pad mount transformer, panel boards, breakers, protective relays, inverter, UPS Systems, battery systemsShort circuit and reactive capability analysis (ETAP or SKM)Arc flash analysis (ETAP or SKM)AC and DC voltage drop calculations

Work Environment:

This role is fully in office with flexibilityThe team operates out of a smaller office of 13 in LakewoodIt is a close-knit culture that requires everyone to support each otherThis company offers great flexibility around schedules and provides resources to help candidates grow and develop within the company

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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