Utility Electrical Engineer; Solar + BESS

$100000 - $150000 per year | Chicago, IL | Remote | Permanent

We are a privately held specialty contractor with 35+ years of history and a reputation for owning our work from design through energization. Our renewable energy division is our largest business, and the overall company is on track toward $1B by end of year. We self-perform as an EPC on ground mount solar, from 1–10 MW distributed generation sites up to 15+ MW utility‑scale projects, and we are expanding quickly into battery energy storage.

Our culture moves fast, takes calculated risks, and rewards people who step up and own the outcome.

• Set the standard:
  Engineering came in‑house about two years ago, and you'll shape the design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned the team uses.
• Ownership:
  You'll lead electrical design from preliminary through IFC and serve as the go‑to expert on DC/AC collection and MV.
• Visible impact:
  Accurate designs save man‑hours in the field, and you'll see your work built.
• Flexibility:
  The role is remote, with office visits monthly to bimonthly and site trips about twice a year. More field time is encouraged.
• Rewarding pay:
  Discretionary bonuses typically run 10–20% and reach up to 30% for top performers.
• Benefits: 100% employer‑paid health and dental for employees, HSA contributions, company‑paid life and disability coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, six paid holidays, education reimbursement, and weekly pay.

• Lead electrical design on utility‑scale solar and BESS projects from preliminary design through IFC and construction, keeping deliverables on schedule
• Review and validate conductor schedules, string layouts, voltage drop calculations, equipment specs and layouts, grounding, monitoring, and communications
• Serve as the subject matter expert on DC and AC collection, medium‑voltage systems, equipment selection, grounding, monitoring, communications, and code compliance
• Run structured design reviews at 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction‑phase revisions
• Find and resolve risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in design packages before they reach the field
• Evaluate design decisions for constructability, efficiency, equipment availability, code compliance, and cost
• Give technical guidance to internal teams, engineering partners, vendors, and subcontractors
• Work with engineering, preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and operations on sequencing, procurement, and cost
• Coordinate with customers, developers, AHJs, regulators, vendors, and outside engineering firms
• Support permitting by confirming designs meet NEC, customer, and jurisdictional requirements
• Support construction through field issue review, RFI responses, and change impact analysis
• Help improve design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned
• Maintain electrical files, drawings, and records, and manage multiple complex projects with accuracy

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• Hands‑on solar electrical design experience; this is required
• EPC experience and an understanding of how design accuracy affects cost, schedule, and crews
• Strong command of DC and AC collection, MV systems, string layouts, voltage drop, conductor sizing, grounding, and inverter configuration
• Working knowledge of NEC and renewable energy standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVcase, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving history; ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• US work authorization; sponsorship is not available

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity…