CareerPlan

Senior Electrical Engineer - Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage Systems

Charlotte, NC, usFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Senior Electrical Engineer leading electrical design and engineering for utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from conceptual design through construction support.

Role type

Senior IC Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Builds

Utility-scale solar PV and BESS facilities

Domain

Renewable Energy / Power Systems

Required skills

Medium-voltage power systems design, Electrical system design (PV & BESS), Engineering calculations (load flow, short-circuit, grounding), Equipment selection (transformers, switchgear, inverters, PCS), Technical specifications development, Multidisciplinary design coordination, Code compliance (NEC, NESC, IEEE), Mentorship

Preferred skills

PE licensure, Utility-scale solar PV/BESS project experience, 34.5 kV systems design, Underground and overhead collection systems, Power system modeling software (ETAP, CYMCAP), Utility interconnection coordination

Technologies

ETAP, CYMCAP, SCADA, Switchgear, Transformers, Inverters, PCS equipment

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering and design of utility-scale PV and BESS projects, Develop electrical one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and construction documents, Perform electrical engineering calculations including cable sizing, ampacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit studies, Coordinate electrical interfaces with substations, utility interconnections, and other disciplines, Review manufacturer drawings and vendor documentation, Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, Respond to RFIs and support construction and commissioning

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC