Electrical Project Engineer, Solar & Storage Technology Team

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1-3 Years Experience
Professional Services • Software • Analytics • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Join the renewables team to provide technical due diligence for solar PV, wind, and battery storage projects. Conduct electrical engineering and technology reviews, support project construction activities, and prepare detailed reports. Qualifications include a BS degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of experience as a solar project engineer, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in AC and DC power systems design.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
You will join our renewables team which provides the technical due diligence in support of financing utility-scale and distributed solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
While working within a collaborative team environment you will help provide an engineering designs and the technology used in solar Photovoltaic and Battery energy storage system projects.
In addition, you will support the activities including on-site field inspections, and report preparation. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple projects simultaneously with a demonstrated competence in a broad range of
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct the electrical engineering and technology aspects of high-profile Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for project financing, tax equity, sales and acquisitions of solar, and storage projects and portfolios, including performing electrical design reviews and reviewing the electrical power systems aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, and project construction schedules.
  • Write and update technical reviews for equipment to be used to construct BESS projects including battery containers and system integration of subcomponents such as battery cells and packs, battery power conversion systems (PCS), thermal management systems, safety systems, BMS, EMS and SCADA systems.
  • Conduct detailed technical review and independent assessment of electrical engineering design and construction documentation, including plans, schematics, elevations, specifications, calculations, studies, construction submittals, test documentation, and construction QA/QC documentation.
  • Conduct on-site construction monitoring to assess compliance with design drawings and specifications, good construction practices, and adherence to QA/QC programs.
  • Participate in meetings and conference calls with lenders, investors, developers, contractors, and engineers regarding electrical engineering technical reviews and construction issues.
  • Prepare detailed reports of electrical engineering design reviews, project documentation assessments, and construction monitoring.
  • Participate in formal and informal departmental training activities to continue the development of the engineering knowledge base.
  • Attend regular departmental and team meetings.
  • Integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
  • Travel up to 25 to 35%, as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Master's Degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 5-year experience as solar and/or BESS project engineer
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering, construction, and operational issues to lay people
  • Experience in the design and/or analysis of AC and DC power systems with PV or battery storage preferred.
  • Experience with the NEC and construction methods.
  • Familiarity with codes and standards for utility-scale BESS and its subcomponents and PCS; experience in lithium-ion or other electrochemical storage systems is preferred.
  • Have passed the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam and be working toward obtaining a Professional Engineer License. Professional Engineer License is preferred
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Self-starter with ability to schedule and prioritize tasks and commitments.
  • Customer-centric mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills.


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  • : For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
  • : Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
  • : Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
  • : We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
  • : The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $130,000 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. The target for this position is 10% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental & financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
    Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.


The application deadline for this position is August 31, 2024.
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We solve our customers' problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions' Enterprise Sustainability business focuses on solving some of the most pressing world challenges - renewables, energy transition, sustainability, health & wellbeing, return to work and people safety. We do this through Renewable Energy Advisory and Digital Services, Environmental, Health and Safety Software & Learning programs, best in class Sustainability and ESG reporting software with UL 360, advisory services, subject matter experts and Healthy Buildings testing and verification.

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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