Senior Power Systems Engineer

Overview

Lead power system studies and automation for utility-scale solar PV & BESS projects.

Key Responsibilities

• construction docs
• automation tools
• design optimization
• plant modeling
• code compliance
• client interaction

Tasks

-Support Construction Document Development: Translate modeling outputs and design specifications into clear, actionable inputs for the design and drafting team to create comprehensive construction drawing sets. -Attend project meetings and client meetings. -Develop Engineering Automation Tools: Support the team to design and maintain a suite of calculation templates, design tools, and automated workflows to improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of the detailed engineering process. -Assist in the development of work practices and procedures. -Optimize Design through Analysis: Use the results of your detailed power system models to guide and optimize the physical design, including equipment sizing, cable selection, and the layout of DC, AC, and MV collection systems to ensure code compliance and reliability. -Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meeting with clients (10% or less). -Mentor professional staff. -Lead Detailed Plant Modeling: Lead junior engineers to perform power system studies for PV + BESS facilities such as load flow, reactive power, cable ampacity, energy loss, and ground potential rise. -Ensure Code and Standards Compliance: Collaborate with team leaders and junior engineers to ensure plant designs meet and exceed Code, industry, and client standards

Requirements

• 12+ yrs
• renewable energy
• nec
• electrical pe
• etap
• pvsyst

What You Bring

-Technical leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment. -A minimum of 12 years of electrical engineering experience with at least 6 years of experience in electrical engineering of renewable energy projects, including utility-scale solar PV & BESS projects. -Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, master, and integrate new specialized engineering software. -Deep understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application to renewable energy projects. -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent. -Analytical thinker with meticulous attention to detail. -Excellent oral and written communication, with an ability to document new processes. Eagerness to provide technical mentorship. -Expert-level proficiency with power plant modeling software (ETAP or equivalent). -A strong aptitude for process integration and developing automated workflows between different tools. -Proven experience in developing automated calculation tools and templates. -Registered as an Electrical PE and able to obtain via reciprocity in other states. -Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet software for data analysis, tool creation, and process automation. -Demonstrated experience with specialized design tools (e.g., CYMCAP, WinIGS) and energy modeling software (e.g., PVsyst). -Familiarity with interpreting and guiding the creation of construction drawings in AutoCAD or a similar platform. Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.

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About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

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