Junior Electrical Engineer/Renewables
Job Description
Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.
Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.
Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. Our Glen Allen, VA group is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer/Renewables to join the renewable energy team. You will be a key member of a consulting team evaluating project needs and providing solutions in support of power generation projects. Your primary responsibilities will include developing conceptual and detailed designs for power projects as well as providing technical reviews of major project components and evaluating electrical designs of electrical systems produced by others. Our focus is on renewable energy projects but there is opportunity to work on conventional energy projects as well.
Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic (PV), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), combustion generation, standby power and knowledge of associated microgrid design principles.
- Apply knowledge of one-line drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical equipment
- Apply knowledge of power systems ranging from 480V to 35kV distribution and transmission systems.
- Assist in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various electrical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
- Assists senior leadership in the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
- Review the electrical system design produced by others
- Perform electrical equipment reviews including individual components, control systems, and system architectures.
- Perform pre-construction reviews, construction monitoring, and completion reviews from the office and on-site.
- Review generating station interconnection to the grid.
- Provide technical support in writing proposals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
- 5+ years of experience working in electrical design related areas including electrical design of energy projects, and electronic component technology development and analysis.
- Demonstrated understanding of current electrical designs including appropriate codes and best practices; grounding methods and construction practices; control systems
- Demonstrated understanding of interconnection agreements.
- Desire to obtain Professional Engineer’s license within 2 years.
- Working knowledge of ETAP and SKM software, including utility modeling conducting load flow analysis, arc fault and coordination studies.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in energy storage applications
- Experience in renewables (wind, solar, bio)
- Experience with utility scale solar generation design, construction, operation, and/or development.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities as well as project requirements.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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