Job Summary

Join D&Z as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Renewables within our Engineering Operations Services.

This key role involves supporting and enhancing renewable energy projects through expert electrical engineering design and oversight. Under general supervision, you will develop comprehensive engineering design criteria and detailed specifications for assigned contracts, ensuring quality through meticulous evaluation and coordination with cross-functional teams. You will actively contribute to all stages of project execution, including preparing quotations, managing purchase orders for equipment and materials, and performing rigorous field assignments and factory inspections to confirm adherence to industry standards and project requirements.

In this position, you may also assume administrative and supervisory responsibilities, such as crafting discipline scope documents, managing engineering budgets, developing schedules, and guiding team staffing plans. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including clients and interdisciplinary teams, is essential to deliver innovative and compliant engineering solutions that drive sustainable energy initiatives forward.

This role provides a dynamic work environment where professional growth is encouraged and your expertise directly impacts the advancement of renewable energy infrastructure.

As an Electrical Engineer, here's the work you'll do:

• Lead technical efforts by providing expert guidance on the electrical aspects of renewable energy projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and client objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and manage detailed project scopes within the electrical engineering discipline, promptly identifying and evaluating any changes and their impacts to maintain project integrity and timelines.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines and client personnel to achieve seamless, integrated project outcomes.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design work and documentation to guarantee accuracy, compliance with applicable codes, and practical constructability.
• When designated, authenticate project documents with a Professional Engineer (PE) stamp, validating the quality and responsibility of engineering outputs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by integrating emerging renewable energy technologies and methodologies into design practices.
• Engage in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges during both design and construction phases, ensuring efficient problem-solving and project success.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Demonstrated experience in executing complex projects effectively, with strong leadership skills to oversee the completion of multiple assignments concurrently.
• Exceptional organizational abilities paired with clear verbal and written communication skills, facilitating collaboration across project teams and stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical design related to medium and low voltage distribution systems, encompassing lighting, grounding, lightning protection, power distribution, heat tracing, and electrical area classification.
• Proficiency in applying relevant electrical industry codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and NFPA, ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
• Competence in conducting electrical power system studies such as short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses using software tools like SKM and/or ETAP.
• Experience using Autodesk software suite (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Recap) to create and manage detailed 2D and 3D engineering models.
• A proactive approach to staying current with advancements in renewable energy technologies and incorporating sustainable solutions into engineering designs.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, degree must be ABET accredited
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, degree must be ABET accredited
• Acceptable to the State Board of Engineers for licensure as a professional engineer required
• 8+ years engineering experience required
• PE strongly preferred 

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $102,960 - $154,440. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery 
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion) 
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) 
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) 
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) 
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) 
• Walking 
• Hearing 
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body 
• Talking 
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time 
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language 
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions 
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment 
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site 
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)