Electrical Engineer - Level 4

Qcells North America is a leader in providing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions. The Senior Electrical Engineer - Level 4 will lead electrical system design and grid compliance for multiple projects, requiring expertise in high-voltage engineering and collaboration with utilities and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee comprehensive electrical system designs, ensuring compliance with grid interconnection requirements
• Optimize transformer configurations, grounding methods, and cable routing strategies
• Conduct protective relay coordination studies, transient analysis, and dynamic system modeling
• Design switchgear, relay protection schemes, and substation electrical layouts
• Lead power system studies, including reactive power compensation, fault ride-through, and voltage control
• Evaluate grid support functionalities of inverters and energy storage to ensure regulatory compliance
• Provide technical assessments for SCADA/EMS integration, cybersecurity requirements, and data acquisition systems
• Oversee QA/QC verification for electrical designs, ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards
• Engage with procurement teams to select high-voltage equipment, ensuring technical compliance and cost optimization
• Lead on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and performance validation of electrical infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC CIP, FERC, UL, and interconnection rules
• Interface with utilities and grid operators to secure interconnection approvals and resolve compliance issues
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on electrical design best practices, modeling techniques, and project execution
• Develop standardized engineering processes for electrical system design and interconnection planning
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in power system engineering, high-voltage design, and interconnection studies
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred
• Advanced expertise in power system stability, protection design, and grid compliance
• Software Skills: AutoCAD (Advanced)
• Software Skills: SKM, ETAP, EasyPower (Proficient)
• Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional (Preferred)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Certifications: PE License or NABCEP PV Professional