EVA Green Power is a leading commercial solar energy installer in Southern California. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion. We are seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer in our Carlsbad office to provide engineering support for commercial and industrial solar energy system design.

 

Title: Engineer or Staff Engineer, based on experience level

Status: Full Time

Location: Carlsbad - Hybrid

Reports to: President

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design power, lighting, and grounding systems for Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging systems with a high level of complexity.

• Produce plan sets in AutoCAD for AHJ submittals.

• Perform electrical calculations including short circuit, cable, and conduit sizing, grounding, voltage drop, transformer, equipment sizing, and load calculations.

• Lead the construction management of commercial solar projects to ensure that projects are installed per the contract, design drawings and company standards.

• Review and provide comments for electrical equipment & vendor drawing.

• Conduct field inspections, which require the interpretation and implementation of contract specifications and drawings; note any deficiencies and follow up with contractors on remediation activities.

• Provide job costing for solar, battery and electric vehicle charger systems to support proposals.

• Oversee the commissioning and testing program for new commercial solar projects.

• Provide electrical expertise concerning power conversion and electrical distribution equipment for solar, battery and EV charging projects.

• Provide expertise regarding electrical codes and grid standards as related to solar photovoltaic installations.

• Develop project feasibility studies and conceptual designs (single-line diagram & power plan).

• Engage directly with clients, equipment manufacturers, project developers, and lenders as a matter of course through telephone calls and meetings.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus in electrical power systems

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the design of solar, battery and EV charging systems

• EIT Certification preferred

• Solar array design experience and experience in commercial solar projects is required

• Experience in the design and procurement of electrical equipment, including, medium voltage switchgear, generators, inverters, and step-up transformers preferred

• Experience with simulation tools such as SKM, Etap, Visual

• PVSyst software experience preferred

• Experience with the National Electrical Code and electrical standards

• At least three years of AutoCAD experience preferred

• Strong communication skills required

• Ability to scale EVA Green Power assets and access rooftops, when necessary

 

We are looking for dedicated, service-oriented, professionals who share our mission of providing best-in-class solar panels, energy storage and management tools and who are aligned with our core values:

1. Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.

2. Act with integrity – Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation.

3. Deliver excellence – Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.

4. Be accountable – Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments. Work to solve problems, not avoid them.

5. Inspire change – Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.

6. Play as a team – Respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our individual strengths make us a winning team.

7. Pursue growth and learning – Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you.

8. Live a balanced life – Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.

 

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans, paid time off, and reimbursement for travel related expenses.

 

EVA Green Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.