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Summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services for renewable energy projects. The Electrical Engineer will support the design and development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects from concept through construction, including electrical calculations, documentation, equipment evaluation, and technical coordination across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from concept through construction
• Develop preliminary electrical designs, site layouts, and system configurations based on sound engineering principles
• Create and review electrical calculations, single-line diagrams, and technical documentation to support project development and execution
• Partner with estimating, procurement, project management, and field teams to optimize project designs and improve project outcomes
• Review utility interconnection documents, facility studies, and power purchase agreements to support project planning and execution
• Provide technical guidance to AutoCAD designers and engineering teams throughout multiple project phases
• Support equipment evaluation, database management, and Bill of Materials development for BESS projects
• Analyze project data and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, procurement, scheduling, and project controls

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent renewable energy industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in utility-scale BESS, Solar PV design, or the renewable energy industry
• Strong understanding of energy storage systems, inverters, electrical equipment, and utility-scale renewable energy design principles
• Experience creating engineered site plans, electrical drawings, and AC/DC single-line diagrams
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVsyst, SAM, PVSOL, and/or Python
• Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, engineering standards, and installation requirements
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent renewable energy industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in utility-scale BESS, Solar PV design, or the renewable energy industry
• Strong understanding of energy storage systems, inverters, electrical equipment, and utility-scale renewable energy design principles
• Experience creating engineered site plans, electrical drawings, and AC/DC single-line diagrams
• Proficiency with engineering and design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVsyst, SAM, PVSOL, and/or Python
• Ability to interpret manufacturer specifications, engineering standards, and installation requirements
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.