Electrical Project Engineer

Birch Creek Energy, a utility-scale solar development company with projects throughout the United States, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer who thrives in our team-oriented culture and shares our mission to create a future with more renewable energy.  Birch Creek was ranked #3 on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in 2023.  Our headquarters is in St. Louis, with an additional office location in Los Angeles.  The ability to work from our STL or LA office is a plus factor, but remote-work candidates are also welcomed. Job Overview: Reporting to the Sr Director of Execution Engineering, the Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for managing engineering from late-stage development through completion of construction. This position is an integral part of executing Birch Creek Energy’s 13 GW of solar and battery storage project pipeline in multiple states throughout the U.S. Through design review and construction support, the Electrical Project Engineer will ensure that projects are designed and constructed to meet Birch Creek’s technical specifications. Additionally, the Electrical Project Engineer will provide support to various teams at Birch Creek including Procurement, Execution Project Management, and Project Finance as projects move through design, financing, and construction. Day to Day Responsibilities: Create Single Line Diagrams for Interconnection Applications that meet ISO technical requirements and integrates Owner preferred equipment. Create tracker and fixed tilt layouts in AutoCAD using PVCase. Run PVsyst energy models using Owner Input Standards. Create single line diagrams and preliminary drawings in AutoCAD with supporting calculations excel. Have a detailed understanding of project Interconnection Agreements and utility and ISO/RTO technical requirements for interconnection equipment and design standards.  Attend utility and ISO/RTO project specific and stakeholder meetings, monitor interconnection execution progress. Review and provide input for EPC Agreement and Equipment Purchase Agreement technical exhibits.   Review and comment on 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC design packages from Electrical, Substation, SCADA, and Mechanical design disciplines. Coordinate with Project Finance during Independent Engineer (IE) review and investor diligence Host project design meetings with EPCs and consultants. Support the EPC RFP process by creating technical exhibits, reviewing proposals, responding to RFPs, and reviewing equipment submittals. Work with local internet service providers to setup up internet for each project. Manage the basis of design and specification documents to provide updates based on project specifics and lessons learned. Complete technical specs for Owner supplied equipment like HV breakers, GSU, modules, reclosers, meters etc and review subsequent vendor submittals. Occasionally attend site walks with EPC during detailed design phase. Complete…