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OVERVIEW: As a Technical Specialist you will provide leadership in technical and design services for renewable DER (distributed energy resources) projects from large-scale commercial to utility-scale. Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary cross-engineering team which includes mechanical, structural, survey, and civil disciplines. Oversee designs and drawings. Be actively involved in steady-state and dynamic power studies and models. **WHAT YOU'LL NEED:** - 6+ experience in electrical power systems. - B.S. in Electrical Engineering - Experience using Autocad and/or Revit software. - Experience with steady-state and dynamic power analyses (ETAP and potentially OpenDSS, PSCAD, and PSS/E). - Experience with NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards. - Experience with MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome. - Willing communicator and able to ask questions when necessary. - Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team. - Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands. - Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work; you appreciate checklists. - PE license welcome. - NABCEP certification is welcome. **DURING YOUR WORK-DAY YOU WILL:** - Act sa technical expert and lead for distributed energy resource (DER) projects connecting at both distribution and transmission for utility scale projects varying in size up to 1000 MW-ac / 2000 MWh-dc. - Projects will encompass both solar PV and BESS (battery energy storage systems). Commercial and Industrial (C&I) projects will be both behind the meter and in front of the meter varying in size from 100 kW-ac to 10 MW-ac. - You will collaborate with the full team to ensure civil, survey, structural, mechanical, electrical/MV designs and studies are addressed. **WHAT WE OFFER:** Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the [Best Firms to Work For](https://www.mckimcreed.com/news-and-insights/mckim-creed-named-2024-best-firm-to-work-for/), here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team: - **Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):** All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned. - **Competitive pay**: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave. - **Multiple office locations to work from:** Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery. - **Growth opportunities & training:** Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options. - **Professional development:** Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more. - **Work that makes a difference:** See the direct impact your work has on our communities. - **Collaborative, supportive team:** People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way. *McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.*
Salary estimate
$179,000 – $241,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Leadership
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