Electrical Engineer II / III - Renewable Energy

Overview

Job Description Timmons Group is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer II / III – Renewable Energy to join our Renewable Energy Department of our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office location. This group focuses on power generation and renewable energy projects throughout the country including solar farms and battery storage projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical designs of projects from conception thru design completion including collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, communication systems design, cable routing, grounding design, equipment selection and specs.
• Modify and review electrical drawings.
• Perform cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP or AmpCalc.
• Modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for generation of electrical reports including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Modeling of grounding system design using software packages including CDEGs and WinIGS.
• Support Project Managers or other staff on design of power generation projects and design of renewable energy projects.
• Design electrical components for projects needs and requirements as set forth by Project Managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of electrical engineering / design concepts, principles, practices, codes and procedures using common electrical industry standards.
• Support Project Managers or other staff on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
• Works under the supervision of Project Managers or other staff for assigned projects to produce electrical engineering designs
• Provides input to senior engineering staff on design issues based on the results of calculations or engineering solutions
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and engineering activities
• Participates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation / estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work
• Participates in budget development

Qualifications

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values. Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS / geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit .#LI-CC1

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