Design Engineer III – Commercial & Industrial Renewable Energy
Job Description
Design Engineer III – Commercial & Industrial Renewable Energy
We're recruiting for a Design Engineer III role with a leading electrical design and construction firm specializing in commercial and industrial renewable energy projects.
About the Role
This is a technical leadership position where you'll independently execute complex C&I renewable energy designs—solar PV, BESS, hybrid/off-grid systems, and power distribution. You'll serve as the project-level technical lead, coordinating with project management, estimating, procurement, construction, and field teams.
Your responsibilities include:
- Developing construction-ready design packages for solar, BESS, and hybrid systems
- Performing advanced engineering calculations (voltage drop, fault current, conductor sizing, load flow)
- Creating single-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and cable schedules
- Leading technical efforts and mentoring junior engineers
- Conducting site audits and coordinating with utilities and AHJs
- Managing quality assurance reviews and vendor submissions
- Reviewing commercial and technical documents to identify design requirements
- Supporting field teams with RFI responses and installation coordination
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
- 5–8+ years of electrical/renewable design experience (C&I preferred)
- Strong knowledge of NEC, CEC, IEEE, and local electrical codes
- Experience producing full engineering design packages
- Ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, PVSyst, Helioscope, ETAP, or similar tools
- Experience with Title-24 compliance, OSHPD/DSA approvals a plus
- LEED certification desired (not required)
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
What's Offered
- Competitive salary: $110,000–$135,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- 15+ days PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% + profit-sharing potential
- 100% company-paid employee health & dental coverage, 75% dependent coverage
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Optional short/long-term disability, vision, accident, and critical illness coverage
Why Join?
Work with a team-oriented firm known for delivering innovative electrical and renewable energy solutions. You'll have the opportunity to take on emerging leadership responsibilities, mentor engineers, and work on diverse, technically complex projects across commercial, industrial, and energy sectors.
Interested? Apply now or reach out to learn more.