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High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Intertek CEA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrical Design Engineer – Remote (Must live in the United States)

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects.

CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our

Purpose:

Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Learn more @

What are we looking for?

A High Voltage Electrical Engineer in the renewable energy sector designs, develops, and optimizes electrical systems for community and utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects, including project substation/switch yard. Primary responsibilities include preparing and/or reviewing electrical design packages using AutoCAD and ETAP software, performing load calculations, ensuring grid compliance, and overseeing installation and testing to ensure safe and efficient power generation and distribution.

Shift/

Schedule:

Core Business Hours (May Vary.) This position will travel up to 25% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:
  • Design:
    Review and/or create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings from early design stages through As‑Built documents for community or utility‑scale solar and storage systems, as well as substations and switchyards, utilizing AutoCAD.
  • Technical Analysis:
    Conduct and review power system studies, load flow analyses, and inverter/MV/HV modelling to optimize energy output, leveraging ETAP software.
  • Grid Interconnection:
    Ensure all systems meet utility, TSP, and RTO standards, as well as safety codes such as NEC and IEEE, for compliant and safe grid integration.
  • Project Support:
    Offer technical expertise during mechanical, substantial, and final project completion phases, assist with commissioning tests, and troubleshoot to resolve on‑site challenges.
  • Documentation:
    Manage and update technical design drawings, reports, and specifications, and maintain comprehensive project documentation for all stakeholders.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum

Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in Solar PV and BESS industry
  • Technical

    Skills:
    • Proficiency in CAD software
    • ETAP Power system simulation tools
    • Understanding of PV/BESS inverter, MV, and HV
  • Always Model Intertek’s 10X Energies within the work place, practicing business the right way
  • Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
  • Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
  • Must be detailed‑oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
  • Ability to…
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