Flux Resources is seeking an Electrical Collection Systems Engineer to join one of our clients. This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity. This Systems Engineer will work in the Energy Business Unit, you will be responsible for designing and implementing electrical systems for large-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a complete understanding of interconnection agreements, owner-provided exhibits, and the ability to collaborate with developers and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) teams. This role will require strong technical expertise in PV, BESS, and wind markets, along with the ability to contribute to technical discussions and ensure project specifications align with client and regulatory requirements.
The location for this hybrid-friendly position is flexible with a preference for individuals who are based near one of our clients offices in California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas, Utah, or Washington. Fully remote may be considered depending on circumstances. Some travel for project execution may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical collection systems, including AC/DC single-line diagrams, conduit layouts, trenching plans, and cable routing for utility-scale PV, BESS, and wind projects.
- Ensure designs comply with interconnection agreements and meet the specifications outlined in owner-provided exhibits.
- Participate in technical meetings with EPC contractors and developers, providing expertise and solutions for complex electrical system challenges.
- Perform electrical studies, including:
- Load flow analysis
- Short circuit calculations
- Voltage drop assessments
- Cable heating and ampacity analysis
- Conduit fill calculations
- Loss reports and energy performance analysis
- Use software tools such as ETAP, CYMCAP, EasyPower, CDEGS, PVSyst, and PVcase to model and optimize electrical systems.
- Adapt designs to comply with regional interconnection requirements across various ISO regions (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, MISO).
- Review and ensure proper integration of battery enclosures and power conversion stations from different vendors.
- Provide detailed design markups and instructions for designers to create accurate site plans.
- Collaborate closely with EPC teams and developers to align electrical designs with overall project goals, timelines, and budgets.
- Offer technical support during construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with value engineering to optimize designs for performance and cost.
- Familiarity with electromagnetic interference analysis, grounding studies, and grid integration.
- Ability to create detailed, high-quality technical documentation and design markups.
- Proven experience with multi-disciplinary teams in the EPC and developer environments.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution.
- Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay.
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
- Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule.
- Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health.
- Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help achieve professional goals.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 commensurate with qualifications; will vary by location
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Flux Resources, LLC
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
Jan 17, 2025