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UL is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience in the design, procurement, and construction of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation facilities. As a member of the Due Diligence team, the Electrical Engineer is responsible for performing a wide range of duties to support independent engineering and investor services.

Responsibilities include independent review and assessment of electrical engineering design documentation, as well as assessment of project construction activities including on-site field inspections and report preparation for solar PV renewable energy generation projects. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple projects simultaneously with a demonstrated competence in a broad range of electrical power systems engineering, generation, and construction concepts.

• Support the electrical engineering aspects of high-profile Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for project financing, tax equity, sales and acquisitions of solar PV projects and portfolios, including performing electrical design review, reviewing electrical power systems aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, interconnection agreements, and project construction schedule

• Conduct detailed technical review and independent assessment of solar PV electrical engineering design and construction documentation, including plans, schematics, elevations, specifications, calculations, studies, construction submittals, test documentation, construction QA/QC documentation;

• Conduct on-site construction monitoring to assess compliance with design drawings and specifications, good construction practice, and adherence to QA/QC programs;

• Participate in meetings and conference calls with lenders, investors, developers, contractors, and engineers regarding electrical engineering technical reviews and construction issues;

• Prepare detailed reports of electrical engineering design reviews, project documentation assessments, and construction monitoring;

• Participate in formal and informal departmental training activities to continue development of engineering knowledge base;

• Attend regular departmental and team meetings;

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited institution, with focus on power system engineering;

• Professional Engineering licensure;

• 5-10 proven years of experience in the power generation industry, renewable and/or storage experience preferred;

• Demonstrate competency in power generation, distribution, substation, and transmission concepts;

• Work effectively with colleagues to ensure timely delivery of high quality products;

• Ability to maintain good relationships with clients;

• Familiarity with and practical knowledge of related disciplines, with ability to independently grasp and articulate fundamental engineering concepts;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate complex engineering, construction, and operational issues to lay people;

• Fluency in Microsoft Office products;

• Fluency in English;

• Ability to travel up to 25% through the United States;

• Self-starter with ability to schedule and prioritize tasks and commitments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing technical due diligence engineering services for wind or solar energy projects;

• Demonstrate competency in the design of AC and DC systems as related to solar PV generation facilities;

• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE, U.S. grid codes, and other applicable industry standards and guidelines;

• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, DigSilent, EMTP, or similar power system analysis software;

• Familiarity reading and interpreting construction documents;

• Ability to monitor construction while assessing and communicating adherence to requirements, regulations, and processes.

What you'll experience at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.

• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.

• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

• Total Rewards: The salary range for this position is $97,000 - $130,000 and is based upon years of experience that is commensurate with the level of the position. All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. The target for this position is 10% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental & financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.

The application deadline for this position is October 31, 2024.

Learn More:

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.ul.com/industries/energy-and-utilities/renewables

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A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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