Bowman has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer III, PV & BESS to join our team United States remotely.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals.
That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job.
It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.
We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
This licensed Professional Electrical Engineer has significant experience with large scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design.
Perform all levels of electrical design, electrical studies, and analysis pertaining to Solar PV and BESS projects in coordination with an internal team and various project stakeholders.
Leadership and Direction
Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and general parameters for execution . Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by others for quality assurance.
At the Operational and Company Level
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.
Do the Work
Lead and participate in the design and development of electrical plan sets, including site layouts and equipment details.
Oversee and supervise contractors and employees who are performing project tasks by providing technical support and guidance during execution.
Perform electrical studies including but not limited to short circuit calculations, arc flash, reactive power/ load flow, grounding, thermal ampacity, and protection device coordination using either ETAP, CYMCAP, WinIGS, or similar software.
Maintain responsibility for complex tasks and designs within project assignments.
Perform final reviews and PE approval for PV and BESS electrical designs.
Lead and participate in design related consulting and PV system modeling.
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Coordinate with design engineers and collaborate with sub-consultants.
Interface with utilities and coordinate the design of interconnections.
Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions.
Interact with team members, clients, vendors, installation contractors, and others to create efficient and cohesive designs.
Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes.
Complete electrical calculations to ensure an optimized and code compliant design.
Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed.
Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects and keep on schedule.
Provide estimates of time to perform tasks.
Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.
Oversee designs through project construction/completion.
Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
Occasionally conduct field observation visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.
Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.
Accurately produce the project construction documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined budget.
Attend coordination and design meetings.
Attend weekly management meetings
Define and determine project specifications.
Address comments from clients, AHJ’s & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.
If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).
Work within established project budgets.
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.
Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
High level of integrity in every aspect of the work being performed
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to manage sub-station engineers and sub-consultants
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Five or more (5+) years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Utility Scale PV and BESS design experience required.
NABCEP Certification preferred.
High proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
Medium voltage design and interconnection experience required.
Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable.
Experience with PV system modeling software is preferred.
High level understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), IEEE standards, and other applicable codes. Knowledge of NERC and FERC requirements is highly desirable.
Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner, and to act as a leader of a design team.
Must hold a NCEEES record or be willing to quickly establish one.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact?
At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level.
We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience.
Range $100,000 - $140,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Occasional travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .
About Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Engineering2200 employeesFounded 1995
Provider of engineering and infrastructure consulting services.
