Electrical Engineering Manager

Blue Wave's mission is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy. As a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects, The Blue Wave team has a long track record of success and is developing several gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future.

Blue Wave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best for the World" in Governance.

Blue Wave is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead with the title of Electrical Engineering Manager. The Electrical Engineering Manager will be the primary subject matter resource working on solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects from concept stages (site identification), through project development (entitlement and engineering) to starting construction. This person will also be managing the Request For Information (RFI) and Submittals process to confirm that the projects achieve completion milestones on schedule and in a safe manner.

• Assessing the viability and constructability of target land for interconnection and provide feedback to different internal and external stakeholders
• Create layouts for projects (different stages) and evaluate project work needs based on choice of equipment and installation methods
• Design interconnection plans and SLDs for utility interconnection applications and negotiations
• Engineer and design the electrical facilities for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects: DC array/block layouts, AC layouts, electrical plans, detailed wiring drawings, conductor and conduit schedules, grounding and power studies.
• Specify equipment (transformers, low and medium voltage switch gear, etc.) for procurement
• Generate design documents for permits and construction
• Review and update QA/QC procedures for project commissioning and start-up
• Review and approve energy generation estimates and underlying assumptions

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with 8 years).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with electrical generation projects at a traditional engineering or architectural firm or EPC contractor.
• Electrical engineering and design experience on grid-scale, commercial, or utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) software and electrical discipline libraries.
• Advanced proficiency in ETAP or SKM (or similar) power study software.
• Working knowledge of conceptual design software such as SIFT/Helioscope and energy modeling software such as PVSYST.
• Working knowledge of GIS software and data layers.
• Working knowledge of solar PV module stringing and OEM-approved racking layouts.
• Hands-on design experience with software necessary for the job functions.
• Strong communication, drafting, and presentation skills.
• Curiosity in experimenting with new design approaches and a “can-do” attitude toward problem-solving.
• 25-30% travel expected for site visits as needed.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000 per year + bonus.

Compensation will be influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, job-related knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and relevant experience as outlined in the job description above.

At Blue Wave, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include subsidized health, dental, and vision plans, as well as HSA, FSA, & DCFSA options. We also offer life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, long- and short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, 13 paid holidays, "Summer Fridays," dedicated volunteer days, a commuting stipend (for hybrid employees based in MA), and cell phone reimbursement.

Blue Wave’s People Team manages all recruitment and hiring activities at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes will only be accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if there is a signed agreement in place AND if the People Team has authorized external recruiting assistance for a specific position.

All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Blue Wave. Blue Wave is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.