[Remote] Electrical Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CJR Renewables develops and delivers utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects worldwide. They are seeking a detail-driven Electrical Engineer to manage and execute all electrical engineering activities from conceptual design through final delivery, ensuring compliance and technical clarity throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and assess site conditions, project specifications, and client needs
- Develop electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, and perform load flow and fault current calculations
- Participate in equipment selection including transformers, switchgear, inverters, and protection devices
- Oversee preparation of Bills of Materials (BOM) for early project stages
- Lead and supervise electrical deliverables from external Engineers of Record (EoRs)
- Review, comment, and approve 30/60/90/IFC design packages, including drawings, studies, specs, and permit applications
- Handle submittals, RFIs, and maintain technical clarity with stakeholders
- Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings to align project timelines and scope
- Evaluate technical proposals from equipment manufacturers and electrical vendors
- Recommend cost-effective, innovative technical solutions
- Assist procurement teams in vendor selection and contract development
- Partner with Engineering Managers, Estimating, Procurement, and Construction teams to align goals and schedules
- Participate in internal and external technical meetings to discuss design assumptions, risk, and scope
- Ensure smooth handover to construction teams with full technical continuity
- Ensure adherence to NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and all applicable regional codes and standards
- Align deliverables with company Integrated Management System (IMS) and QHSE standards
- Support construction teams on-site with technical troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Drive continuous improvement of internal engineering processes, tools, and templates
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical engineering for infrastructure or renewable energy
- AutoCAD
- MS Office Suite
- Strong critical thinking, technical writing, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
- BESS and Solar PV experience
- Procore
- PVcase
- PVsyst
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Familiarity with electrical analysis tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, PSSE, PSCAD
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