Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy - Solar & BESS) Remote | 15-20% Travel | Utility-Scale Renewable EnergyAre you passionate about building the infrastructure that powers the clean energy transition? Do you thrive in a role where your technical expertise directly influences the success of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects?We're seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead and review electrical designs for utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the United States. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact renewable energy projects from early concept development through construction, collaborating with talented engineers, construction professionals, and industry partners to deliver innovative energy solutions. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Make a real impact by helping deliver utility-scale renewable energy projects that support a more sustainable future. Remote flexibility with the opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineering, construction, and operations professionals across the country. Growth-oriented culture that invests in employee development, encourages continuous learning, and values technical expertise. Strong team environment where collaboration, innovation, and accountability drive project success. Work on complex, large-scale projects that offer technical challenges, professional growth, and long-term career opportunities. What You'll Do As the Electrical Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource responsible for advancing electrical designs through all stages of project execution while ensuring quality, constructability, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design progression from preliminary engineering through Issued-for-Construction (IFC) and construction support phases.
• Review and validate electrical deliverables including:
• Conductor schedules
• Equipment specifications and layouts
• DC and AC collection systems
• Grounding systems
• String layouts
• Communications and monitoring systems
• Voltage drop calculations
• Serve as the subject matter expert for renewable energy electrical systems and constructability.
• Partner with Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Preconstruction, and Operations teams to align design with project execution strategies.
• Conduct design reviews at major milestones including 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction revisions.
• Identify design risks, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities while driving timely resolution.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to NEC requirements and applicable standards.
• Provide technical support during construction, including RFI responses, field issue resolution, and design clarifications.
• Collaborate with customers, developers, engineering partners, subcontractors, AHJs, and vendors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance design quality, efficiency, and execution.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in solar, renewable energy, or power systems design.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable renewable energy standards.
• Experience designing:
• DC power systems
• AC power systems
• Medium-voltage systems
• Grounding systems
• Utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure
• Proficiency with:
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• PVCase
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of electrical design reviews, constructability assessments, and construction-phase support.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project coordination skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality, safety, and execution.
• Passion for renewable energy and continuous improvement.

Work Environment This position offers a flexible remote work arrangement with approximately 15-20% travel to project sites and company offices for design reviews, coordination meetings, and construction support activities.Projects are located throughout the central United States, providing exposure to a wide range of utility-scale solar and energy storage developments. The role involves regular collaboration with internal teams, external engineering partners, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Join Us If you're looking for an opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced renewable energy and construction professionals while helping deliver the next generation of utility-scale energy infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help shape the future of renewable energy. 🔋 Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Goodhue, MN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees HSA contributions to support your medical expenses Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage 401(k) with competitive company match Performance-based incentives Paid weekly with competitive wages PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Goodhue, MN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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