Electrical Engineer (Solar) Contract-to-Hire

Locations: Hybrid New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Virginia Beach, VA | Denver, CO

Aspen Technical Staffing is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Solar) for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting innovative renewable energy projects throughout the United States. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge solar, battery energy storage, and distributed energy projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects ranging from commercial and industrial installations to utility-scale renewable energy facilities.

If you're passionate about advancing clean energy infrastructure and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design for renewable energy projects under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Project Managers to develop engineering schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
• Design solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations, including:
  • Rooftop solar
  • Carport solar
  • Ground-mounted fixed tilt systems
  • Single-axis tracking systems
• Develop PV array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnection designs.
• Perform solar energy production modeling and performance analysis.
• Prepare construction drawings including:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Electrical network diagrams
  • Equipment layouts
  • Interconnection drawings
• Develop equipment and construction specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations including:
  • NEC maximum system voltage
  • Conductor sizing
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Voltage drop
  • Utility disconnect requirements
  • Conduit sizing
• Design DC and low- to medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Develop project cost estimates, financial evaluations, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, including:
  • Feasibility studies
  • Preliminary engineering
  • Detailed design
  • Bid package development
  • Construction support
  • Startup and commissioning
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and occasional site visits.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting renewable energy projects.
• Experience designing and integrating utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure through comity.
• 8+ years of renewable energy engineering experience.
• Experience with utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
• Medium-voltage AC collection system design experience.
• Protection and control systems experience.
• Power system modeling experience using ETAP and/or SKM.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), NFPA 855, IEEE, NESC, and related industry standards.
• Experience performing project financial evaluations including CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, and power purchase agreement (PPA) recommendations.
• Field construction support and commissioning experience.
• Experience with emerging renewable technologies such as agrivoltaics, floating solar PV, fuel cells, or advanced energy storage solutions.

Preferred Software Experience

• PlantPredict
• PVSyst
• Homer
• NREL SAM
• ForgeSolar
• Helioscope
• ETAP
• SKM Power Tools
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam

What You'll Work On

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, including:

• Utility-scale solar farms
• Commercial and industrial solar installations
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Grid interconnection projects
• Distributed energy resources
• Microgrids
• Resiliency and energy efficiency projects
• Next-generation renewable energy technologies

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and project teams delivering innovative solutions that help modernize energy infrastructure and support the transition to cleaner, more sustainable power systems.

This is a hybrid, contract-to-hire opportunity with flexibility to work from one of the following office locations:

• New Orleans, LA
• Houston, TX
• Austin, TX
• Chicago, IL
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Denver, CO

Aspen Technical Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements or third-party recruiting agencies will be considered. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Aspen Technical Staffing.