Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampacity, a Quanta Services company delivering structural and electrical solutions for clean energy transition projects, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer. The role independently designs, reviews, and signs off on electrical deliverables for utility-scale solar projects, including MV cable sizing, collection systems, BOM packages, and design reviews. The engineer will also collaborate with customers and interdisciplinary teams, improve internal design tools and processes, and mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities
- Independently review electrical drawings and develop BOM packages for utility-scale solar EBOS projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Lead design reviews using internal checklists and quality processes, with authority to sign off on deliverables
- Size and select MV cable, harnesses, and collection system components with minimal oversight
- Apply relevant codes and standards (NEC 690/691, NABCEP) to project-specific design decisions
- Serve as a key point of contact for customers and 3rd party engineering teams, translating project needs into clear electrical designs and take-offs
- Collaborate with the structural design team to drive coordinated value engineering across electrical and structural scopes
- Contribute to internal design tools and standardized processes (e.g., the team's BOM tool, PVFarm) and help mentor junior team members as the department grows
- This role will evolve over time with the needs of the business
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of electrical design experience, with direct utility-scale solar experience required
- Working knowledge of BOS components (cable, harnesses, combiners) and relevant NEC articles (690, 691)
- Track record developing accurate BOMs and collaborating across structural/interdisciplinary teams
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and written/verbal communication
- Proficient in Excel; comfortable picking up new internal tools
- Able to work independently and own deliverables with minimal oversight
- AutoCAD, PVFarm, or similar drafting/design tool experience
- EIT or PE licensure, or active pursuit
- Scripting experience (Python, etc.) to support internal tool development
- Background at a distributor, EPC, or developer in solar EBOS
Benefits
- 401k for eligible employees
- Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
- Health resources and wellness support
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus additional health assistance
- Internal promotion priority with training and skills development programs
- Diverse, inclusive environment where you're valued as a whole person
- Remote workplace
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