Senior Associate DER Engineer

Build the future, sparkinnovationand align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together,we’rebuilding a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’remaking a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’regoing, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

We are seeking a skilled Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Engineering and Design division in Atlanta, GA
. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in DER to meet customer needs and lead the delivery of high-quality, sustainable energy solutions. You will collaborate closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure project success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentor and train project engineers DER-specific design principles and technical skills.
• Identify and allocate engineering resources to optimize project timelines and meet critical deadlines.
• Conduct regular performance and goal reviews with direct reports, aligning them with project objectives.

• Lead the design and implementation of various DER projects, including solar, battery storage, microgrids, and other renewable energy solutions for key clients and industry sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish and uphold best practices in DER project design and delivery.
• Oversee engineering analyses that support both pre-design efforts and sales proposals, ensuring alignment with DER objectives.

• Develop and maintain technical standards for DER projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of design methodologies.
• Provide clear direction on DER design requirements and deadlines to team members, coordinating work to maintain project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support the professional growth of junior engineers through training in DER design standards and project-specific technologies.

• Foster strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique DER needs and aligning project scopes and solutions accordingly.
• Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless interconnection and compliance for DER installations, proactively addressing any technical or regulatory challenges.
• Engage in strategic initiatives within the Engineering & Design group to drive DER innovation and enhance service delivery.

• Collaborate with estimating and construction teams to optimize project budgets and reduce costs, particularly on design-build DER projects.
• Participate in all phases of project planning and execution, from proposal preparation and scope alignment to monitoring financial health and achieving project milestones.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration and ability to acquire licensure in additional states required.
• Experience in the design and construction of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems design, PV + Storage systems designs, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design, and Microgrid designs.
• Utility Scale PV system design experience preferred.
• Ability to evaluate power systems and perform studies for arc flash, short circuit current, coordination, underground cable thermals, grounding, and load flow analysis.
• Medium-Voltage (15 kV and below) design experience required, protective relaying experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
• Working Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of Procore.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.
• Skilled in electrical analysis software (SKM, Easy Power,…