High Voltage Electrical Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Remote (Must live in the United States)

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects. 

CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. 

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Learn more @ www.intertekcea.com

What are we looking for?

A High Voltage Electrical Engineer in the renewable energy sector designs, develops, and optimizes electrical systems for community and utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, including project substation/switch yard. Primary responsibilities include preparing and/or reviewing electrical design packages using AutoCAD and ETAP software, performing load calculations, ensuring grid compliance, and overseeing installation and testing to ensure safe and efficient power generation and distribution.

Shift/Schedule: Core Business Hours (May Vary.) This position will travel up to 25% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Design: Review and/or create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings from early design stages through As-Built documents for community or utility-scale solar and storage systems, as well as substations and switchyards, utilizing AutoCAD.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct and review power system studies, load flow analyses, and inverter/MV/HV modelling to optimize energy output, leveraging ETAP software.
• Grid Interconnection: Ensure all systems meet utility, TSP, and RTO standards, as well as safety codes such as NEC and IEEE, for compliant and safe grid integration.
• Project Support: Offer technical expertise during mechanical, substantial, and final project completion phases, assist with commissioning tests, and troubleshoot to resolve on-site challenges.
• Documentation: Manage and update technical design drawings, reports, and specifications, and maintain comprehensive project documentation for all stakeholders.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Solar PV and BESS industry
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in CAD software
  • ETAP Power system simulation tools
  • Understanding of PV/BESS inverter, MV, and HV
• Always Model Intertek’s 10X Energies within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel out of town (USA and Internationally) as business needs dictate 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record  
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.