SOLV Energy · 21 hours ago
Design Manager, Electrical (Remote)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of electrical designer engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team meets project deadlines and objectives.
Develop comprehensive electrical designs for utility-scale solar projects, including PV array layouts, inverter sizing and placement, AC/DC system design, grounding and bonding, BESS, and interconnection design.
Evaluate and select appropriate electrical components (modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, conductors, etc.). In selection decisions, prioritize system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Develop project energy production models (i.e. PVsyst) and ensure that the electrical design supports the plant’s production requirements.
Ensure designs adhere to all relevant building codes, zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements.
Stay up-to-date on changes in the regulatory landscape.
Foster effective communication and collaboration between the electrical design group and cross-function teams, including internal and external engineers, project managers, pre-construction managers, procurement specialists, schedulers, estimators, and construction teams.
Address electrical design-related issues, coordinate with other departments, and liaise with clients, IEs, and suppliers to ensure project success.
Integrate electrical design elements into the overall project plan by working closely with the civil engineering, environmental compliance, procurement, estimating, operations, and project management teams.
Review and approve all drawings, calculations, and specifications created by your team to ensure compliance with all projects, SOLV, and AHJ requirements.
Provide value engineering suggestions for alternative products and solutions that meet project requirements while reducing costs.
Proactively identify and resolve potential design and construction challenges and coordinate with various stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions.
Identify training and development needs within the department and provide opportunities for skills enhancement and professional growth.
Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in utility-scale solar design.
Oversee the maintenance of accurate project documentation, including design revision/iteration history.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design, with at least 3 years in the utility-scale solar energy industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, PVsyst, ETAP, or similar).
Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to electrical engineering and solar development.
In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering principles, and industry best practices.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to safety.
Ability in problem-solving and decision-making.
Strong sense of urgency.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Vacation, sick and holiday pay
Company
SOLV Energy
SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.
501-1000 employees
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