Senior Electrical Engineer

Summary

Join SB Energy, a leading clean energy company, as a Sr. Electrical Engineer. You will provide subject matter expertise on electrical engineering design for utility-scale solar, energy storage, and data center projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for efficiency and safety. The role involves creating and managing design standards, performing project design reviews, reviewing medium voltage collection systems, and optimizing project designs. You will also support the O&M team, design data center white space, collaborate with colo providers, and participate in project coordination meetings. This position requires up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in Electrical Engineering for Utility-scale solar and storage power plants
• BSEE specializing in Power Systems from ABET-accredited University, MS a plus, PE license a plus
• Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways
• In-depth knowledge of MV collection, transmission line, Converters, and HVAC/HVDC substation design including substation Protection & Control, SCADA, and Telecommunications
• Proficient in creating drawings using AutoCAD and Visio
• Experienced in the design of On-Site Renewable Energy Generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Microgrids, and Energy Storage
• Skilled in designing backup power solutions with varying redundancy levels based on data center load criticality
• Ability to complete work independently and handle most unique situations autonomously
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of data center/critical environment electrical and mechanical infrastructure
• Experience in designing, integrating, and managing SCADA systems, as well as strong knowledge of network infrastructure within data centers to ensure efficient and secure operations
• Experience in vendor management
• Expertise in cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
• Understanding of industrial/commercial electrical one-lines
• Experience with BMS/EPMS control systems and data collection/trending
• Experience in developing MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for carrying out systems operations
• Knowledge of data center PUE and its derivation as well as data center's redundancy requirements at the network and power levels
• Proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation
• Proven problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Electrical Engineering design standards to set requirements for quality, presentation standards, and cost-effectiveness
• Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinating other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed
• Review medium voltage collection systems (MVac/MVdc), interconnection, and substation system designs (HVac/HVdc)
• Optimize project designs by drawing upon knowledge of MV collection, transformers, switching, relaying, back-up power, and substation design including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
• Review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals
• Provide technical review and guidance on equipment selection and approved vendor list
• Support O&M team with technical knowledge and troubleshooting
• Design and manage the data center white space, including rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathways, and projected build phases
• Collaborate with colo providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design
• Participate in the development of data center facilities requirements documentation
• Research and evaluate new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components
• Participate in project coordination meetings and clearly communicate necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with data center mechanical design is a plus