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Bowman has an opportunity for an Electrical Studies Engineer II to join our team remotely in the United States.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Focuses on Power System Electrical Studies mostly for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Perform, review and coordinate studies and analysis including Thermal Ampacity, Short Circuit, Reactive Power and Load Flow, Grounding, Protection Coordination, Insulation Coordination, Transient and Switching Overvoltage, and Arc Flash. Knowledge of Substation, Solar PV, and BESS design is beneficial but not required; a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

+ Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, especially on highly complex Power System Studies and Interconnection assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff and sub-consultants for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

+ Supporting existing and prospective clients and enhancing client relationships through efficient communication and project management.

+ Represent project team in client communications and resolutions.

Do the Work

+ Perform electrical studies including, but not limited to, AC short circuit calculations, DC short circuit calculations, AC arc flash, DC arc flash, load flow, grounding, ampacity studies, and protection device coordination, transient and switching overvoltage using SKM, ETAP, PSSE, WinIGS, CYMCAP, PSCAD or similar software packages.

+ Develop study scopes, assumptions, methodologies, model input, data requests and calculation packages.

+ Build, validate, and maintain electrical models for collector system, substations, inverter-based resources, and auxiliary systems.

+ Responsible for more complex tasks and designs within project assignments.

+ Review study inputs, results, reports, and recommendations, provide QA/QC and technical feedback.

+ Coordinate with PV/BESS design engineers, substation engineers, OEMs, utilities, and contractors to support project milestones.

+ Identify issues on projects and collaborate with the client, co-workers, and others to execute effective solutions.

+ Generate Single Line Diagrams and interpret requirements for the utility interconnection application processes.

+ Report the status of progress on each project to Senior Managers on a weekly or daily basis as needed.

+ Appropriately request financial, legal and technical support as needed on projects to keep on schedule.

+ Provide estimates of time to perform tasks.

+ Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and procedures.

+ Oversee designs through project construction/completion.

+ Communicate effectively with engineers, equipment manufacturers, and project stakeholders.

+ Occasionally conduct field observation visits to accurately document the existing field conditions.

+ Organize/prioritize multiple tasks to complete the design in a sequential efficient manner.

+ Accurately produce the project studies documents to meet milestone schedules within a predetermined hourly budget.

+ Attend coordination and design meetings, as needed.

+ Attend weekly management meetings.

+ Define and determine project specifications.

+ Address comments from clients, AHJ's & other review authorities; adjust designs accordingly.

+ If directed, review all project related construction administrative items (shop drawings, RFI's, change order proposals).

+ Work within established project budgets.

+ Possess and continue to develop a working knowledge of all codes applicable to the discipline.

Success Metrics and Competencies

+ High level of integrity in every aspect of the work being performed.

+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Ability to communicate complex technical study concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization and with external partners.

+ Highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

+ Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

+ Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required; master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or related discipline is preferred.

+ Three or more (3+) years of relevant experience in the Renewable Energy industry, demonstrating Power System studies experience.

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

+ Medium voltage design and interconnection experience.

+ Experience in the power systems industry working on substations, distribution and transmission systems, protection, and controls is highly desirable.

+ Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $90,000 - $120,000 and includes a comprehensive benefi...

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