Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Electrical Engineer with work within the Engineering group of Clayco and will develop and prepare detailed electrical installation documents with an emphasis in Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). All engineering is to be done in compliance with all applicable electrical and building codes, client requirements and company engineering/design standards. Support projects within the utility, industrial, and commercial business units.

The Specifics of the Role

• Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and panels.
• Prepares short circuit, ampacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates.
• Create conceptual and detailed designs involving Solar PV and BESS.
• Develop interconnection diagrams illustrating energy generation and distribution for standalone, grid-connected, and hybrid PV systems.
• Work with CAD designers to produce solar PV site layouts.
• Produce calculations for string sizing and inverter sizing.
• Support the Pre-Construction team with estimating, specification, & selection of Solar PV and BESS.
• Create PVsyst energy generation models and run simulations for predicted energy production.
• Provide engineering support to designers throughout the BIM modeling process.
• Check all designs prepared by internal design team and subcontractors for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare project scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports.
• Consult with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support throughout complete project life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Participate and present engineering work at client meetings both in-person and virtually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8 years of applicable experience preferred.
• P.E. License with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable Building Codes.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy-Power.
• Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry with a focus on renewable energy systems.
• Proficiency in PVsyst or similar solar design software.
• High level of expertise with EV charging networks, Solar PV, BESS, & microgrid design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to work independently or as a team leader with a high degree of organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.