Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Chicago, US, 60654-4916
What You Can Expect
As a Senior Design Engineer you will be responsible for all aspects of design and grid connection of rooftop, carport and ground-mounted solar PV and energy storage installations for ENGIE Energy Solutions. Your work will serve a complete design run through our internal engineering firm, which once validated is provided to installation contractors, interconnecting utilities, permitting authorities, clients, and building owners. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Project Development and Delivery teams who will request your support to develop, design, procure for, and optimize the resulting product .
Every day you will evaluate existing facilities and building electrical systems including distribution equipment, premises wiring, and utility supply infrastructure to inform interconnection and PV Systems Design team.
- Assembles system drawing sets in AutoCAD for purposes of bidding, permitting, and construction in accordance with Engie’s design standards and methodology
- Prepares Bill of Materials for projects to include equipment from system design
- Coordinates with local jurisdictions and utilities to confirm compliance with applicable codes and to secure necessary permit and interconnection approval
- Documents completed installations for client as-built drawings for purposes of operations and maintenance
- Regularly travel to perform site surveys domestically which will include working at heights, roof inspection, and working in proximity to AC and DC electrical components to inspect a building’s roof, structure, and electrical system
- Remains up-to-date on new technologies and regulatory conditions including building codes, fire codes, utility requirements, vendor qualifications, industry best practices, safety standards, and relevant standards development
What You’ll Bring
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A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience designing electrical systems
- Strong familiarity with National Electric Code and other design codes
- Knowledge of specifying and sourcing electrical equipment for low voltage (up to 600V) and medium voltage (up to 34.5kV) applications
Additional Details
- This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
- Must be available to travel domestically 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
Compensation
Salary Range: $96,100 – $147,660 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
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We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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