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At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
- Develop complete engineering design packages for commercial solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and distributed energy resource (DER) projects.
- Prepare and review electrical design documents including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, site plans, equipment layouts, conduit and conductor schedules, electrical calculations, and utility/interconnection drawings.
- Perform electrical engineering calculations including load calculations, voltage drop, equipment sizing, short-circuit analysis, arc flash evaluations, and conductor/raceway sizing.
- Design systems in compliance with applicable codes, standards, utility requirements, and customer specifications.
- Support design standardization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks during project development and execution.
- Support Sales and Estimating teams with technical evaluations, preliminary system layouts, and budgetary engineering.
- Participate in customer meetings and technical presentations as required.
- Review customer requirements, specifications, and RFP documents.
- Develop value-engineering solutions that improve constructability, cost efficiency, and project performance.
- Identify long-lead equipment and potential scope challenges during project development.
- Prepare and support utility interconnection applications and technical submittals.
- Coordinate utility requirements for distributed energy resources, including solar PV, BESS, non-export systems, and EV charging infrastructure.
- Support engineering documentation associated with Rule 21, NEM/NBT, non-export controls, revenue metering, energy management systems (EMS), and communications infrastructure.
- Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, consultants, and customers throughout project development and approval processes.
- Provide engineering support throughout construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
- Respond to RFIs, field questions, and design-related issues.
- Review equipment substitutions and evaluate impacts to system performance, constructability, and code compliance.
- Support commissioning and startup activities as required.
- Conduct constructability reviews and recommend design improvements to enhance installation efficiency and project execution.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet company quality standards and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and QA/QC processes.
- Maintain engineering document control and revision management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, building, fire, utility, and safety requirements.
- Stay current with changes to industry codes, standards, utility requirements, and best practices.
- Maintain regular in-person attendance at the assigned office location to support engineering activities, project coordination, and team collaboration.
- Participate in engineering reviews, project meetings, scheduling discussions, and quality review activities.
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Sales, Estimating, Project Management, Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams.
- Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement efforts, design standards, and process development initiatives.
- Build effective working relationships across departments to support successful project execution.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3-7 years of experience in renewable energy, power systems, commercial solar, battery energy storage systems, or electrical design engineering.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), commercial electrical systems, utility interconnection requirements, and distributed energy resources (DER).
- Ability to work onsite in a professional office environment on a full-time basis.
- Ability to travel to project sites and customer locations as needed.
- Valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain one.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with commercial solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
- Experience working with California utilities and AHJs.
- Familiarity with Rule 21, NEM/NBT, non-export controls, EMS platforms, and utility communication systems.
- Experience supporting commissioning and field operations.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; Bluebeam Revu; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Teams; SharePoint; HelioScope or equivalent PV modeling software.
- Preferred Experience with PVsyst; Revit; Power BI; Microsoft Project.
- Core Capabilities - Develop and review electrical engineering design packages; interpret drawings/specifications; perform engineering calculations; coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts; evaluate utility and AHJ requirements; communicate technical concepts effectively.
At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
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