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Tetra Tech is committed to hiring the best talent and fostering professional growth. We are seeking a
Solar Electrical Engineer to join our renewable energy team. With decades of national experience, Tetra Tech offers a wealth of technical expertise and a strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations.
As a key member of our consulting team, you will evaluate project needs and provide innovative solutions to support power generation projects. Your primary responsibilities will involve developing conceptual and detailed designs for renewable energy projects, technical reviews of project components, and evaluating electrical designs created by others. While the focus is on renewable energy, there is also the opportunity to work on conventional energy projects.
Location : Remote or Hybrid (Irvine, Denver, Chicago, Richmond)
Your Role
- Design utility-scale renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaics (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Develop conceptual and detailed designs for new solar and BESS projects, including one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and system performance studies (PVSyst).
- Prepare solar layouts using PVCase and AutoCAD.
- Design protection schemes utilizing switches, fuses, breakers, and relays.
- Assist with the technical requirements of utility interconnection applications.
- Apply knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) for systems ranging from 480V to 35kV, including relevant building codes, IEEE standards, and state/federal guidelines.
- Work independently or in teams to deliver projects of varying complexity while exceeding client expectations.
- Ensure timely completion of deliverables, understand client needs, and approach problems with solution-based methods.
- Provide support during construction, including reviewing RFIs, construction observation, and client coordination.
- Apply strong engineering principles, practices, and specifications in renewable energy projects.
- Support field investigations, including site assessments, measurements, and data collection.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with study of power systems
- Min of 3 years of experience working in electrical design, including design of energy generation projects
- 1 to 2 years of demonstrated renewable energy experience
- Proficient and literate in engineering analysis and design software including a working knowledge of database programs, GIS, and AutoCAD.
- Experience with PVSyst and Solar Advisor Model (SAM) solar performance modeling.
- Use of the National Electric Code (NEC), IEEE, and UL requirements.
- Demonstrated understanding of utility-scale solar-PV system design using central or string-based inverters.
- Ability to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within two years.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions
- A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with power system analysis software like ETAP.
- Familiarity with HOMER software for microgrid optimizations.
- Knowledge of DAS, SCADA, and SEL relays is a plus.
Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 yr.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
Tetra Tech offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, workers compensation, 401(k), and sick pay accrual (in accordance with Colorado regulations).
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
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
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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