Electrical Engineer (Mid/Senior)

Job Posting: Electrical Engineer

Reports To: VP, Head of Engineering

Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time, In-Office 2 days per week

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking an Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in supporting the engineering needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About SunVest:

SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Position Overview:

SunVest’s Engineering team is responsible for all solar design and electrical, civil, and structural engineering support for the Development team and the Operations team.

As the Electrical Engineer based in our Chicago HQ, you will report directly to the VP, Head of Engineering. You will be responsible for creating 30% engineering plan sets, providing technical support to the Development IA team, preparing solar & BESS electrical 1-lines and PV calculations that comply with NEC standards and local AHJ requirements, and coordinating accurate and timely IFP and IFC deliverables working with the EORs.

Your expertise in electrical engineering and BESS will be pivotal to SunVest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Coordination: Design and develop 30% plan-sets that include detailed site plan, 1-line diagram, stringing plan and equipment positioning
• Solar Design & Equipment Selection: In compliance with utility requirements, design and select major equipment for a project including switchgear, recloser, transformer, GOAB, and SEL settings

• BESS Design & Equipment Selection: Work closely with BESS integrators to engineer DC-coupled and AC-coupled BESS designs and support the VP of Engineering with BESS equipment selection
• IFP and IFC Design Coordination: Work with the EOR to develop and deliver IFP sets for AHJ approvals and IFC sets for SunVest's EPC contractors in a timely fashion

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, advanced degree preferred for Senior-level position
• Professional Engineer license in Illinois preferred

• Electrical Engineering Experience: Mid-level 3-5 years, Senior-level 5+ years
  • Job level, title, and responsibilities to be determined by relevant experience and education level 
• Strong leadership skills, capable of making strategic decisions and working independently.
• In-depth understanding of NEC, IBC, and IEC codes.
• Innovative and adaptable, with excellent collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in time management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines. We appreciate candidates who can adapt to changing priorities without compromising the quality of their work.
• A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable energy solutions.
• Comfortable with taking a collaborative approach to making suggestions that can improve existing processes; we value team members who are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and are eager to work with others to implement positive changes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
• Paid time off including company holidays
• Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
• Opportunity for advancement

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $70K-133K. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.