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Kimley-Horn
Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy/Solar
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A Renewable Energy Engineer develops engineering and systems for energy produced from renewable sources such as solar energy, wind energy and hydropower.
$140,705 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Kimley-Horn's Orange office is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Analyst with 2+ years of experience to join their Renewable Energy team. This is not a remote position. Responsibilities Design of electrical systems including solar, battery storage, electric vehicle charging and building electrical Perform work on a wide variety of projects, such as photometrics and lighting, power distribution, EV charging, and more Participate on project teams in an active production role Participate in project meetings internally and externally with clients Preparation of project specifications Preparation of electrical construction cost estimates Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines Coordination and verification of as-built drawings Perform quality work that promotes client retention Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical design plans, equipment selection, solar system sizing, and power analyses. Qualifications 2+ years of design experience in electrical engineering specifically in any of the following: building electrical, Solar PV design, and/or electric vehicle charging Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (advanced degrees are a plus) EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months required Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards, and energy codes Proficiency using Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) Building Information Modeling (BIM - Autodesk Revit) experience is a plus Power Analyses (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, device coordination) in SKM or ETAP Electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm design experience Superior verbal and written communication skills The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively - The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment