Primoris Services Corporation

POSITION SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineer II - will bring team player to large Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) firm specializing in solar PV & Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Substations. This position includes electrical design and studies, field construction and installation means & methods development & optimization, design of DC and medium voltage AC collection systems.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing preliminary design concepts based on engineering principles for solar PV systems.
• Provide necessary support and documentation to Estimating, Business Development & Proposal team.
• Responsible for developing/contributing detailed design concepts for solar PV system design for awarded projects.
• Responsible for providing long term detailed design & optimization support for solar PV systems
• Develop, update and use electrical engineering calculation tools.
• Work with Estimating, Procurement, Project Management & Construction team to provide on-going support with design concepts and design optimization of the solar PV systems.
• Work with AutoCAD designers to guide through well designed solar PV site layouts, single line diagrams and other design drawings and details.
• Develop and maintain the database for different equipment involved in solar PV design and improve the same time to time.
• Contribution for construction details and Bill of Material for various construction work packages within solar PV project.
• Develop/contribute to design process from conceptual level to constructible level for multiple solar PV projects.
• Review Utility interconnection documents like Facility studies, interconnection agreements or Power Purchase Agreements.
• Apply engineering principles for cost optimization of utility scale solar PV systems, develop design matrices and maintain the same for future reference.
• Provide support to Procurement team and Operations team regarding any engineering related issues or questions for awarded projects.
• Use of company suggested means and methods for effective & fast communication with internal and external teams
• Develop and improve workflow processes between engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, project controls
• Analyze past project data, assist with material forecasting on future projects.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or other related engineering or 5 years of field experience.
• 2 years’ work experience in Solar PV Design or construction industry or Electrical Engineering Construction projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, PVsyst, SAM, ETAP, CYMCAP, PVSOL (BESS Design), and Python software.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand modules, racking, inverters, and the drivers associated for a proper design of utility scale solar PV projects.
• Ability to understand manufacturer’s design parameters, application limitations and installation guidelines.
• Familiar with creating engineered solar PV site plans and single line drawings (DC and AC systems).
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations.
• High level of organizational skills and professionalism.

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $80K - $90K annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.