Lead Electrical Engineer - Preconstruction - CS Energy

Due to growth CS Energy is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Operations group. The Lead Electrical Engineer is a pivotal role and will be responsible for technical oversight and management of design for all solar and energy storage projects. The Lead Electrical Engineer will work in conjunction and coordinate with Business Development, Procurement, Project Development, Presales, and Operations Teams to deliver the best product to our clients. They will review scopes of work and provide support to the teams on technical issues. Finally, the Lead Electrical Engineer will lead and mentor the team; will work with Director to champion quality, agility and precision. Join us in our mission to build a clean and sustainable future!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify project requirements based on the utility interconnect agreements, contractual agreements, regulatory requirements, code requirements, etc. and ensure compliance of the disciplines.
• Oversee the engineering output through electrical design, value engineering, calculations, studies, technical specifications, and technical reports from internal engineering team and subcontractors. 
• Oversee the creation of scopes of works for design; review quotes, negotiate, and manage engineering firms to maximize value.
• Lead internal and external engineering review meetings, support operations team on client meetings.
• Leverage understanding of construction logistics, site preparation, material, and labor costs to optimize designs.
• Perform quality control/quality assurance checks, including checking drawings and specifications prior to release.
• Track project design schedules and coordinate with the operations team to ensure expectations are set correctly and design deadlines are met.
• On an ongoing basis, provide support to commissioning and O&M
• Safeguard the organization’s intellectual property, proprietary designs, templates, and engineering work.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team and throughout the organization.
• Develops and executes effective succession plans; selects, mentors, and coaches the appropriate people to meet the management requirements of the organization.
• Manage, assign, and prioritize tasks for the assigned direct reports.
• Drives and achieves results by setting the pace necessary for success and ensures the team and/or crews keep that pace by instilling a high sense of urgency.
• Undertake challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering problems.
• Execute on established goals, objectives, performance metrics, and initiatives to support corporate objectives.
• Work in conjunction and coordinate with Business Development, Procurement, Project Development, Presales, and Operations Team to deliver the best product to our clients.
• Review and improve standards, best practices and processes on a regular basis.
• Define and drive accountability, consistency, quality, standardization, and compliance.
• Travel to project sites when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from accredited university
• 8+ years of experience in Photovoltaic and BESS designs, AC (LV, MV & HV) electrical design and power system modelling both executing on and mentoring an engineering team.
• 5+ years experience in power system analysis using software’s such as ETAP, SKM, CDEGS and CYMCAP to run cable ampacity, load flow, short circuit, reactive power, and grounding analysis.
• 5+ years managing the technical offering for the Electrical Design on large scale Distributed Generation and Utility Scale projects.
• Strong understanding of all relevant codes and experience working with utilities across the USA
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects is a must.
• Experience drafting or reviewing engineering services contracts.
• Must be able to identify problems, find and develop solutions, make decisions, and execute them effectively.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• PE License is a plus.
  

*All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

* An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

*CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate.

ABOUT US

 CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 1.5 GW of solar and 500 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner. 

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company’s success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.