Technical Specialist
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Job description
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., * 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits & conditions
Ranked as one of the Best Firms 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.