Senior Electrical Engineer/Renewables

Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Our Denver based power group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the renewable energy team. This position can be located in any of our office locations in the US. You will be a key member of a consulting team evaluating project needs and providing solutions in support of power generation projects. Your primary responsibilities will include developing conceptual and detailed designs for power projects as well as providing technical reviews of major project components and evaluating electrical designs of electrical systems produced by others. Our focus is on renewable energy projects but there is opportunity to work on conventional energy projects as well. Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), combustion generation, standby power and knowledge of associated microgrid design principles.
• Apply knowledge of one-line drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical equipment
• Apply knowledge of power systems ranging from 480V to 35kV distribution and transmission systems.
• Routinely interact with clients
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various electrical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Assists with the development of proposal.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for new generating stations (wind, solar, bio fuels, and conventional).
• Review the electrical system design produced by others
• Perform electrical equipment reviews including individual components, control systems, and system architectures.
• Perform pre-construction reviews, construction monitoring, and completion reviews from the office and on-site.
• Review generating station interconnection to the grid.
• Provide technical support in writing proposals and play a key role in go no-go decision making on new electrical focused projects. Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
  • 10+ years of experience working in electrical design related areas including electrical design of energy projects, and electronic component technology development and analysis.
  • Demonstrated understanding of current electrical designs including appropriate codes and best practices; grounding methods and construction practices; control systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of interconnection agreements.
  • Professional Engineer's license and willingness to get licensing in multiple states.
  • Working knowledge of ETAP and SKM software, including utility modeling conducting load flow analysis, arc fault and coordination studies. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience in energy storage applications
    • Experience in renewables (wind, solar, bio)
    • Experience with utility scale solar generation design, construction, operation, and/or development. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science-- to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech or like us on Facebook. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies Additional Information
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