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Job Description:

Summary: The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include preparing design for DC and AC collection systems and power plant controllers. Projects will focus on design and analysis and will include preparing plans and specifications, writing reports, and developing cost estimations. The work will be related to renewable energy facilities. The person in this position will also be responsible for managing projects, coaching and mentoring less-experienced staff, providing technical leadership, and managing teams to meet clients' needs. The work may at times involve short-term out-of-town assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

At least 5 years of related experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above

Knowledge and experience with solar DC and AC solar collection system design

Experience with power plant controllers

Working knowledge of codes, standards, laws, and regulations applicable to the project assignments described above

Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office

Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative

A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ years of related experience

Experience with collection system studies including ampacity, short circuit, reactive power, grounding, insulation coordination, harmonic, and transient overvoltage

Experience with energy storage facilities

Authoritative capabilities and experience applying industry-standard resource modeling and assessment techniques (PVsyst, Windographer, etc.)

Experience with statistical analysis of solar and wind data, resource and net energy production forecasts (including uncertainty/variability analysis and loss assumptions), design, site conditions, and technology suitabi

Experience with data collection, post-construction measurement campaigns (including power performance testing), and project contracts

Demonstrated project organization and management skills

Client-relationship and business-development skills

Experience with AutoCAD

A hybrid or remote work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office; a remote arrangement refers working primarily from a home office. This position is/can be based out of Barr's Denver, Fort Collins or Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids, Michigan; or Duluth, Hibbing, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, offices. Remote arrangements will be considered based on candidate qualifications, location requirements, and Barr's needs.

Colorado Applicants Only: Compensation: The anticipated base hourly range for this position is $43.00-$57.00/hr. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus. Our compensation comes in more ways than traditional base salary, and we believe that when all those elements are combined, our compensation is a competitive part of the total value proposition of working at Barr.

Benefits: People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savi gs plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked).

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