Renewable Energy Electrical Engineering Lead

WSP
Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Boulder, Austin
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 98,300 - 175,230 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Interpersonal communication","Self-leadership","Technical writing","Problem-solving"]

Lead electrical engineering for small-scale renewable energy projects across concept through construction, covering due diligence, permitting, design development, and detailed electrical system work. Own electrical modeling, review calculations and documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA/NEC, IEEE, NESC). Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage technical schedules and deliverables, mentor entry-level engineers, and support regulatory agency interactions across multi-site initiatives.

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Job Summary

Lead electrical engineering for small-scale renewable energy projects across concept through construction, covering due diligence, permitting, design development, and detailed electrical system work. Own electrical modeling, review calculations and documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (NFPA/NEC, IEEE, NESC). Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage technical schedules and deliverables, mentor entry-level engineers, and support regulatory agency interactions across multi-site initiatives.
Location: Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Boulder, Austin
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, and design through construction for distributed generation renewable energy projects.
  • •Develop, oversee, and review electrical models, calculations, reports, and design documentation to support safe and code-compliant electrical infrastructure.
  • •Design and review DC and LV/MV AC systems, protection and control systems, including single-line/three-line diagrams, schematics, cable schedules/ampacity, grounding, lighting circuits (as required), and power distribution.
  • •Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams and manage electrical design work across concept, preliminary, final, procurement, construction, and operation phases, including budgeting and deliverable tracking.
  • •Mentor entry-level engineers and prepare technical reports, presentations, and construction safety/phasing plans; interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 98,300 - 175,230 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeavePaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • •7+ years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design deliverables for renewable energy projects.
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license or obtainable within 1 year.
  • •Extensive knowledge of electrical interconnection design and ability to perform electrical site audits of equipment, systems, and utility interconnections.
  • •Proficiency with discipline-specific design software and strong technical writing, calculations, and communication skills.
Experience:7+ yearsRenewable energyUtilityCommercialDistributed generationMicrogridsEngineering services
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipInterpersonal communicationSelf-leadershipTechnical writingProblem-solving
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Certifications:Professional Engineer (PE)
Tech Stack:AutoCADPVcasePVFarmCymcapETAPWinGISSEL acSELeratorSpreadsheetsCalculationsProtective relayingOne-line diagramsThree-line diagrams

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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