What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. / Lead Electrical Engineer - PE Certified, Solar Systems Design, Battery position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client is a leading commercial and industrial solar energy installer in Southern California. they are are seeking a Sr. or Lead Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Their Carlsbad office to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design. This is a Hybrid role on / off sitre 2-3 days a week in their office and / or at clients locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.
- Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.
- Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.
- Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.
- Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.
- Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.
- Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment
- Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations
- Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan) for solar, battery and EV charging projects.
- Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings
Skills and Qualifications
Big Plus / Nice to have
Remote capability : This is a hybrid position. This person will be working in-office on an average of 2 / 3-days per week and will have the ability to also perform work from home. This position cannot be fully remote. This person will need to be in San Diego, North SD or South OC near the surrounding area.
The Offer :
They are looking for dedicated, service-oriented, professionals who share our mission of providing best-in-class solar panels, energy storage and management tools and who are aligned with our core values :
Motion Recruitment Partners
Salary : $50,000
