Senior Electrical Engineer - Houston, United States - Primoris Design & Construction Inc

Description

Job Description

As a part of the growing in-house engineering team at Primoris, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will bring a management, leadership, and team player approach with vast knowledge of electrical engineering principles and construction experience. You will be responsible for working on projects which are in the detailed design phase and in the construction phase at the same time. You will be part of solar PV & BESS electrical detailed design, EOR coordination and communication, field construction and installation means & methods development & optimization, Design of DC, MV and communication collection systems, cable trench, U/G duct bank, and A/G raceways.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be the point of contact for Project Engineers working on all kinds of solar PV, BESS, and substation projects.
• Create work schedules to achieve on-time submission of all the engineering deliverables for all related issues on existing projects in the design and construction phase.
• 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 system design for sole-sourced projects from clients.
• Contribution to construction details and Bill of Material for various construction work packages within solar PV projects.
• Provide support to the Procurement team and Project Engineers regarding any engineering-related issues or questions for awarded projects.
• Analyze past project data and assist with material forecasting on future projects.
• Be part of the team creating Electrical Engineering calculation processes for String sizing, DC and MV cable calculations, studies, Inverter sizing, and Inverter quantities for projects.
• Get acquainted with developing preliminary design concepts based on engineering principles for solar PV and BESS system design for RFPs. Provide support and documentation to engineering, Estimating, Business Development & Proposal teams.
• Work with Estimating, Procurement, Project management & Construction teams to provide ongoing support with design concepts and design optimization of the solar PV systems.
• Develop and maintain the database for different equipment involved in solar PV design and improve the same from time to time.
• Review Utility interconnection documents like Facility studies, interconnection agreements, or Power Purchase Agreements.
• Apply innovative engineering principles for cost optimization of utility-scale solar PV & BESS systems, develop design matrices and maintain the same for future reference.
• Work with CAD designers to guide through well-designed solar PV site layouts, single-line diagrams, and other design drawings and details.
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.
• Use of company-suggested means and methods for effective & fast communication with internal and external teams

SKILLS:

• Leadership and management skills to work with the team for training, guidance, and career development.
• Develop expertise with modules, racking, inverters, and drivers for properly designing 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.

SOFTWARE PACKAGES TO BE USED:

• Microsoft Teams for Internal Communication
• AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• PVsyst
• SAM
• ETAP / EasyPower / PowerFactory / PSS/E
• PVSOL (BESS Design)
• CYMCAP / AmpCalc
• Python
• Any other package as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or related engineering stream.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to get one within one year.
• Seven years min. Work experience in Solar PV, BESS Design, or other related construction industries.
• 5+ years' experience with Electrical Engineering and work related to Solar PV or any other Renewable Energy Construction projects.
• Professional experience with Utility PV Engineering Contract deliverables in an EPC setting.
• Preferred proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Office.
• Electrical engineering simulation software experience is a plus.
• Managerial skills to manage multiple deliverables within a multi-department setup.
• Leadership skills to manage multiple employees for their day-to-day responsibilities and workload.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for internal and external communication.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• The ideal candidates are individuals who are managers, team players, are solution-minded, and are always looking for ways to improve processes, efficiency, and communication.

Benefits:

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

Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets. We are experts in the process heater marketplace and designing and supplying reformers, heaters, Selective Catalytic Reductions (SCR), and waste-heat recovery units around the world. Engineering offices are located in Tyler, TX, Houston, TX, San Dimas, CA, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

EEO Statement
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.