Key skills
Risk ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions for sustainability challenges. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on power, energy, and renewables site design, who will work on the planning, design, and implementation of complex renewable projects.
Responsibilities:
- Review and prepare electrical designs, including one- and three-line diagrams, power calculations, electrical power systems, components, and control systems
- Prepare application packages for analyzing power system performance, conducting studies (e.g., load flow, fault analysis, etc.) and optimizing system efficiency for solar, BESS, and wind projects and high-voltage infrastructure
- Evaluate field data, perform calculations, prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, and comprehensive schedules and develop progress-tracking reports
- Conduct field investigations, construction oversight and quality assurance activities and provide field exploration support as needed for design parameter development, and during construction for oversight and Construction Quality Assurance purposes
- Provide technical expertise to navigate complex technical/regulatory issues in the renewable energy and power sectors
- Participate in project teams and independently on a global platform in varying settings that demand new and creative solutions
- Interact with scientists in the site investigation, risk management, and planning disciplines as integrated teams as well as engineers in design and construction
Requirements:
- B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred, with a focus on power systems, electrical components, and generation, transmission, and distribution applications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineering license a plus
- Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in electrical design
- Experience with Microsoft Project resourcing and scheduling, familiarity with power system simulation, and modeling software e.g., PSS, PSCAD, etc.)
- Experience with PVcase, PV Syst, or Helioscope
- Advanced knowledge of the local regulatory climate, with proven negotiation skills with state and local regulators
- Strong computer skills and proficient with productivity software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents, with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and 'people' skills
- Ability and willingness to travel (approx. 20 percent of the time)
- B.S. / M.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred, with a focus on power systems, electrical components, and generation, transmission, and distribution applications.