Electrical Engineer II
Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.
We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.
We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.
Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.
By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.
Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job Description
Position: Electrical Engineer II
Location: Remote
Overview: As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide electrical design and engineering support for all electrical aspects of our utility-scale solar energy projects. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-efficient designs in support of our power plants.
Main Responsibilities:
- Direct and manage the work performed by electrical engineering consultants including technical review and comment to design.
- Work with and manage consultants for design/construction. Ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
- Participate in constructability reviews and analyze options to optimize cost and schedule.
- Ensure engineering work meets applicable codes, industry standards and safety practices.
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents related to engineering and construction, including but not limited to one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams and wiring diagrams.
- Review technical specifications for PV plant electrical equipment.
- Review and evaluate vendor drawing submittals.
- Ability to prepare single line diagrams, calculations, specifications, equipment layout, and plan drawings.
- Ensure the production of quality electrical engineering plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with product and industry requirements and standards.
- Lead or participate in project meetings and conference calls.
- Conduct site visits to support site evaluation, suitability, and due diligence efforts. (25% Travel)
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Professional Engineering License desirable.
Required Skills:
- Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
- Communicates effectively and responsibly with internal stake holders and vendors and partners.
- Prioritizes work to meet project goals including deadlines, cost targets and project schedules.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to make decisions and execute effectively.
- Good time management skills and demonstrated efficiency in providing engineering support on multiple concurrent projects.
- Knowledge of the ANSI, IEEE, IEC, NEC and other industry codes, specifications and standards.
- Comfortable presenting to and interacting with consultants, authorities with jurisdiction, and regulatory agencies.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of electrical design and engineering experience
- Experience in AC and DC System engineering and design for Large Scale Photovoltaic Power Generation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Power System Modeling Software and other discipline-related design programs desirable.
- Experience and skills relating to Electrical Systems Analysis including Short Circuit, Load Flow, Protective Devise Coordination, Harmonic Analysis, and Arc Flash. Knowledge of SKM/ETAP Software is preferred.
- Experience in PVSyst reports, solar plant DC array design, dc voltage drop, fuse sizing and cable sizing calculations.
- Experience in reviewing 30/60/90/IFC design phases, responding to RFI’s and submittals.
- Prior experience in developing and reviewing technical specifications and design for power plants, including selection of power equipment.
- Familiarity with inverter technology.
- Knowledgeable and familiar with medium voltage electrical equipment design and operations desirable.
- Experience in High Voltage/Substations a plus.
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A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process.
- Introductory Interview with our recruiter
- Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions
- Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills
- Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team