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About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Power Systems with renewable energy integration expertise to join our client’s team in Los Angeles on a contract basis. This role will focus on designing, analyzing, and optimizing power systems that incorporate renewable energy sources, supporting California’s ambitious clean energy goals.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical power systems that integrate renewable energy sources (solar, wind, battery storage)
- Perform power system modeling, load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and stability analysis
- Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings for renewable integration projects
- Conduct grid interconnection studies and develop technical solutions for renewable energy systems
- Analyze system protection requirements and develop relay coordination schemes
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC, CAISO)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and environmental engineers
- Provide technical expertise during construction and commissioning phases
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues in existing infrastructure
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and engineering calculations
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering
- 3+ years of experience with renewable energy integration projects
- Strong understanding of power system protection, control systems, and grid operations
- Experience with power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E, PowerWorld, or similar)
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, NESC)
- Understanding of utility interconnection requirements and procedures
- Experience with distribution/transmission system design and analysis
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Knowledge of SCADA systems and smart grid technologies
- Background in microgrid design and implementation
- Familiarity with California’s renewable energy policies and regulations
- Experience with distributed energy resource (DER) integration
- Background in power electronics and inverter technologies
- Project management experience
Contract Details
- 6-12 month contract with possibility of extension
- Competitive hourly rate ($85-100/hour based on experience)
- Some on-site work required at project locations throughout Southern California
- Start date: Immediate
