Electrical Studies Engineer II

Summary

Bowman Consulting provides engineering and infrastructure services and is seeking an Electrical Studies Engineer II to work remotely in the United States. The role focuses on performing, reviewing, and coordinating power system electrical studies for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, while supporting clients, coordinating with project stakeholders, and providing technical quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, especially on highly complex Power System Studies and Interconnection assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff and sub-consultants for quality assurance
• Supporting existing and prospective clients and enhancing client relationships through efficient communication and project management
• Represent project team in client communications and resolutions
• Perform electrical studies including, but not limited to, AC short circuit calculations, DC short circuit calculations, AC arc flash, DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity studies, and protection device coordination, transient and switching overvoltage using SKM, ETAP, PSSE, WinIGS, CYMCAP, PSCAD or similar software packages
• Develop study scopes, assumptions, methodologies, model input, data requests and calculation packages
• Build, validate, and maintain electrical models for collector system, substations, inverter-based resources, and auxiliary systems
• Responsible for more complex tasks and designs within project assignments
• Review study inputs, results, reports, and recommendations, provide QA/QC and technical feedback
• Coordinate with PV/BESS design engineers, substation engineers, OEMs, utilities, and contractors to support project milestones
• Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions
• Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes
• 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 to 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 engineers, equipment manufacturers, and 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 studies documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget
• Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed
• 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

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required
• * Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in the Renewable Energy industry, demonstrating Power System studies experience
• * Medium voltage design and interconnection experience
• * Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• * Indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic
• * Mobility around an office environment
• * Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• * Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards
• * Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• * Occasional travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business
• * Lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds
• * Pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds
• * Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder
• * Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related discipline is preferred
• * Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
• * Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required
• * Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in the Renewable Energy industry, demonstrating Power System studies experience
• * Medium voltage design and interconnection experience
• * Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• * Indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic
• * Mobility around an office environment
• * Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• * Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards
• * Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• * Occasional travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business
• * Lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds
• * Pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds
• * Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder

Nice to Haves

• * Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related discipline is preferred
• * Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred
• * Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable

Benefits

• 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