Electrical Engineer III – AC/DC Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job DescriptionTimmons Group is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer III to join our Electrical Design Group’s Renewable Energy team in our Charlotte, NC office location. Strong candidates located in other geographic locations will be considered to work remotely. This group focuses on power generation and renewable energy projects throughout the country including solar farms and battery storage projects. Since this is an immediate need, signing bonuses are offered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Supports Project Managers or other staff on design of power generation and renewable energy projectsProvides input to senior engineering staff on design issues based on the results of calculations or engineering solutionsParticipates in the creation of engineering services proposals, including the calculation/estimation of time schedules and costs of the proposed work as well as budget developmentPerforms electrical engineering design of solar PV/BESS power systems ranging from 1-500+ MW interconnected at medium voltage levelsPerforms design of complete construction drawings including medium and low voltage AC, DC, grounding, wiring diagrams, electrical site plans and equipment layoutsPrepares supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infrastructure design including equipment, conductor, conduit, OCPD sizing and voltage drop/power lossAssembles design drawings and documents and provide/coordinate delivery to clientsPerforms QA/QC processes through design and construction phases including medium voltage collection system design projectsResponsible for Technical Engineering Input and evaluation associated with electrical designFunctions as the lead design engineer for utility-scale PV Solar projectsLeads the development of electrical design packages for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projectsPerforms collection design including single line diagrams, collection system layouts, communication diagrams, power cable sizing and cable schedules, wiring diagrams following applicable industry standard codesDemonstrates conformance with State, NEC and NESC codes to documentsSkills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited programKnowledge of industry standards and codesSeven (7) or more of electrical engineering experienceDetailed design engineering experience and/or owners’ engineering experience in generating facilities and/or substationsProficiency with Microsoft Word and ExcelMust be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable for assigned responsibilitiesMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the futurePreferred skills of a successful candidate include:

Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly preferredExperience in PV collection designEngineering power systems modeling experienceUnderstanding and experience in project management and client interfacingETAP or SKM software experienceProficiency with AutoCADKnowledge and implementation of QA/QC processesAdditional InformationThe 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 www.timmons.com.
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 www.timmons.com.#LI-KH1