Sr. Electrical Engineer- Solar and BESS
Job Locations
US-MD-Sparks | US-PA-Harrisburg | US-DC-Washington | US-MD-Fulton | US-FL-Tampa | US-NC-Raleigh | US-TX-San Antonio | US-OH-Cincinnati | US-GA-Atlanta | US-TN-Nashville | US-SC-Columbia | ...
ID
2024-4997
Category
Engineering
Type
Full-Time Regular - 40 hours
Posted Date
2 months ago(1/12/2024 2:45 PM)
Overview
Join us as we Rise to the Challenge
At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
THE COMPANY
KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.
KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 50 design firms in the nation.
KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION
We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.
We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!
KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Duties, Responsibilities & Other
We are seeking a Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Alternative Energy team as a valuable member in Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the Design Engineering team, contributing to distributed generation (DG) and utility-scale environments. This role demands expertise in electrical infrastructure, SCADA, protective relaying, controls, and a deep understanding of national codes, including NEC and NESC.
Design phase lead for all phases of solar and energy storage development & construction
Review electrical designs throughout project development, design, and construction phases, conduct advanced electrical modeling, and review equipment test reports and shop drawings.
Provide priorities of work, feedback on initiatives, and establish new focus areas to drive continuous improvement, supporting leadership and engineering teams.
Position Requirements:
Must be a Professional Electrical Engineer with significant experience in PV and BESS projects
Must have expertise in electrical infrastructure, SCADA, protective relaying, and controls.
Strong understanding of national codes, including NEC and NESC.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineering team members.
Innovative thinking and a collaborative mindset
Preferred experience:
Familiarity with power generation, plant design, environmental compliance and multi-discipline industrial projects.
Experience working on decarbonization design efforts through state-of-the-art technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen pow.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineer