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Salary Range: $120K-$140K (DOE) + Benefits
Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical) in CA, MA, TX, NV, and NJ
3 state license minimum
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Licensed Electrical Engineer is an electrical subject matter expert, acting as both Technical SME and Engineer of Record (EOR) within the Construction Engineering Team. As the EOR, this role is responsible for reviewing & stamping Residential Solar & Energy Storage System (ESS) projects when Electrical Engineering stamps are required by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and/ or Utility. This role requires an engineer with deep experience in both Solar Design & ESS and electrical code, and is an active contributor to process improvement, tool development, & automation.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engineer of Record for projects requiring Electrical Engineer review and stamp
- Assume the role of Technical SME as it relates to Electrical aspects of Design & Engineering, including code interpretation, point of interconnection selection methodology, and Main Panel Upgrade avoidance
- Work closely with Software Development and Design Automation teams to optimize workflows and develop automation to streamline project processing and approvals
- Drive new code and standards adoption in Design & Engineering, and contribute to refining and optimizing Freedom Forever's design & installation best practices
- Work directly with Field Operations to reduce the frequency of Main Panel Upgrades via innovative application of code, products, and refinement of Design standards Work closely with a team of Engineers In Training (EIT) that assist with the daily processing of Electrical Engineering Stamp requests and responding to technical questions from Designers
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Certifications:
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical) in CA, MA, TX, NV, and NJ
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or in STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in the solar energy industry
- At least 2 years of experience reviewing and stamping projects
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Deep understanding of the NEC and relevant electrical codes, including those specific to the States where PE licenses are held
- Thorough understanding of Residential Solar Design, including production modeling, parts & components, and electrical tie in methods
- Demonstrated ability to apply value engineering across various parts of the business, including product selection & optimization, electrical point of interconnection options & hierarchies, and main panel upgrades
- Passion for task automation and process improvement is highly desired
Freedom Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.
