Electrical Engineer III, PV & BESS Job at Bowman

Job Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer III, PV & BESS to join our team remotely. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose This licensed Professional Electrical Engineer has significant experience with large scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design. Perform all levels of electrical design, electrical studies, and analysis pertaining to Solar PV and BESS projects in coordination with an internal team and various project stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details
Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution
Perform electrical studies including but not limited to short circuit calculations, arc flash, reactive power/ load flow, grounding, thermal ampacity, and protection device coordination using either ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, or similar software
Maintain responsibility for complex tasks and designs within project assignments
Perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and BESS electrical designs
Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling
Lead and enhance plan-set templates, standards, and best practices
Design equipment layouts, installation details, and single-line diagrams (AC, DC, Auxiliary Power, etc.)
Coordinate with design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants
Interface with utilities and coordinate the design of interconnections
Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions
Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs
Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes
Complete electrical calculations to ensure an optimized and code compliant design
Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed
Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects and keep on schedule
Provide estimates of time to perform tasks
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
Oversee designs through project construction/completion
Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders
Occasionally conduct field observation visits to accurately document the existing field conditions
Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner
Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined budget
Attend coordination and design meetings
Attend weekly management meetings
Define and determine project specifications
Address comments from clients, AHJ’s & other review authorities
adjust designs accordingly
If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals)
Work within established project budgets
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD software
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships
Represent project team in client communications and resolutions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Utility Scale PV and BESS design experience required
Medium voltage design and interconnection experience required
High level understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEEE standards, and other applicable codes
Must hold a NCEEES record or be willing to quickly establish one
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
NABCEP Certification preferred
High proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable
Experience with PV system modeling software is preferred
Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements is highly desirable
Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, and to act as a leader of a design team

Nice to have

NABCEP Certification preferred
High proficiency in AutoCAD preferred
Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable
Experience with PV system modeling software is preferred
Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements is highly desirable

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

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