Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Job Description:

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

Tasks

Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.

Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.

Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.

Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.

Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.

Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.

Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.

Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.

Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.

Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.

Electrical Engineer Job Duties:

Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.

Confirms system's and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.

Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.

Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.

Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.

Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.

Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.

Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting repair service.

Maintains product data base by writing computer programs; entering data.

Completes projects by training and guiding technicians.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Technology Skills

Analytical or scientific software - Simulation software; SOLAR-2; SolTrace; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 18 examples)

Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk AutoCAD ; Autodesk AutoCAD LT; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks ; TurboCAD IMSI

Data base user interface and query software - Microsoft Access

Development environment software - National Instruments LabVIEW

Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook

Mobile location based services software - Global positioning system GPS software

Office suite software - Microsoft Office

Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint

Project management software - Microsoft Project

Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel

Word processing software - Microsoft Word

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others

Job Type: Full-time