ENGIE is committed to reshaping the energy future through the global implementation of a lower carbon energy economy to preserve the world’s natural resources. We are looking for talented and driven people who are committed to making the vision a reality.
ENGIE Distributed Solar & Storage (an ENGIE North America company) is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering and project delivery team. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of design and grid connection of rooftop, carport and ground-mounted solar PV and energy storage installations for ENGIE Energy Solutions. Your work will serve a complete design run through our internal engineering firm, which once validated is provided to installation contractors, interconnecting utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and building owners. You will collaborate with the Project Development and Delivery teams who will request your support to develop, design, procure for, and optimize the resulting product.
This position can sit in Houston, TX or Chicago, IL and will report to the Manager of Project Delivery. This position is open to a hybrid scheduled of both in-office and work-from-home days.
What you’ll do:
- Evaluates existing facilities and building electrical systems including distribution equipment, premises wiring, and utility supply infrastructure to inform PV System Design
- Designs PV system electrical components including selecting system equipment, performing electrical calculations, and determining interconnection with utility and/or existing facility electrical system
- Assembles system drawing sets in AutoCAD for purposes of bidding, permitting, and construction in accordance with ENGIE’s design standards and methodology
- Prepares Bill of Materials for projects to include equipment from system design
- Coordinates with local jurisdictions and utilities to confirm compliance with applicable codes and to secure necessary permit and interconnection approval
- Documents completed installations for client as-built drawings for purposes of operations and maintenance
- Regularly travels to perform site surveys throughout the USA which will include working at heights, roof inspection, and working in proximity to AC and DC electrical components to inspect a building’s roof, structure, and electrical system
- Remains up-to-date on new technologies and regulatory conditions including building codes, fire codes, utility requirements, vendor qualifications, industry best practices, safety standards, and relevant standards development
- Oversees and reviews the work of junior team members
What you bring:
- A minimum of a four (4) year degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position, designing electrical systems and producing construction drawing sets and documentation including wire sizing, protection system coordination, grounding systems, relay schematic and settings design, equipment specification
- Strong familiarity with National Electric Code and other design codes
- Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD
- Knowledge of specifying and sourcing electrical equipment for low voltage (up to 600V) and medium voltage (up to 34.5kV) applications
- Proficient in AutoCAD design software is preferred
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Travel required (up to 25%)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
- Experience with GIS preferred
- Ability to understand basic civil engineering concepts of grading and environmental layouts preferred
Additional Information/Conditions:
- Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
- Ability to meet highest attendance requirements and handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to use company issued computer and travel to conduct site visits
- Capable of using proper lifting procedures or equipment usage needed when involved in lifting up to 50 lbs
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.
Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?
At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.
We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.
- Salary Range: $61,455-$156,650 USD annually
- Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
- In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
- At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
- More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
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