Job Details: Electrical Engineer II

Job Title Electrical Engineer II
Company SunPower Corporation
Location Richmond CA (US)
Date Posted 01/27/10
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the electrical design from PV modules to utility point of interconnection on projects ranging from 100kW to 10MW. The role involves project design and construction support, implementation of new technologies and products with an understanding of NEC requirements, and electrical engineering support of projects from development to operation. Candidates will have strong problem solving skills, being able to apply professional concepts to resolve complex issues and unexpected engineering barriers. Candidates will have strong design, communication, and creative problem solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Preparation and oversight of project electrical design drawings complete with supporting calculations, including single line schematics, DC wiring schematics, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
• Project development activities: Site audits, identification of electrical design opportunities and constraints, preparation of proposal and project specification documents, evaluation and recommendation of major electrical components.
• Interaction with existing and prospective vendors of major equipment, such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, electrical cable, etc.
• Interaction with electrical contractors on job sites to answer questions, review change requests, revise designs as needed to accommodate unanticipated field conditions, etc.
• Interaction with field inspectors and plan checkers to evaluate proposed design methodology
Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in power systems
• Minimum 3 years experience in Power Systems Design
• Commercial power systems design and NEC background preferred
• PE license preferred
Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of the NEC as it relates to commercial power systems design
• Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods of installation in power systems
• Knowledge of NEC Article 690 is a plus
• Proficient in power systems analysis software is a plus
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and generating detailed construction drawings
• Highly organized and capable of working on multiple projects
• Good communication skills

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