Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Carlsbad

EVA Green Power is a leading commercial solar energy installer in Southern California. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for a talented Senior Engineer who shares our passion. We are seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer in our Carlsbad office to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design.

Title: Senior Engineer

Status: Full Time

Location: Carlsbad - Hybrid

Reports to: Senior Engineering Manager

Salary Range*: $125,000 to $170,000

Primary Responsibilities

Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.

Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.

Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.

Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.

Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.

Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.

Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.

Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment

Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations

Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan) for solar, battery and EV charging projects.

Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in electrical power systems

Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in a related field, with at least 4 years of experience in the design of solar, battery and EV charging systems.

Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred

Solar array design experience and experience in commercial solar projects is required

Experience in the design and procurement of electrical equipment, including, medium voltage switchgear, generators, inverters, and step-up transformers

Experience with simulation tools such as SKM, Etap, Visual

PVSyst software experience preferred

Experience with the National Electrical Code and electrical standards

At least four years of AutoCAD experience preferred

Strong communication skills required

Ability to scale EVA Green Power assets and access rooftops when necessary

We are looking for dedicated, service-oriented, professionals who share our mission of providing best-in-class solar panels, energy storage and management tools and who are aligned with our core values:

EVA Green Power Core Values

• Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.
• Act with integrity – Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation.
• Deliver excellence – Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.
• Be accountable – Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments. Work to solve problems, not avoid them.
• Inspire change – Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.
• Play as a team – Respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our individual strengths make us a winning team.
• Pursue growth and learning – Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you.
• Live a balanced life – Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans, paid time off, and reimbursement for travel related expenses.

EVA Green Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

*Salary estimate represents typical salary range for this position, spanning two labor categories. Actual pay offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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