Electrical Project Engineer - CTH on W2 (NO C2C,1099) - Juno Beach, FL - Posted by Tauqeer

Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Duration: 12 month contract to hire

Location: Juno Beach, FL - Open to remote candidate who will travel 1 week per month OR local candidates who will work hybrid

Note:

Candidate must have 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or electrical project management
Candidate must have experience with voltage/electrical/solar power/DC energy
Candidate must have an Engineering Degree (Bachelor or Master)

Job Summary

The Electrical Project Engineer will play a key role in planning, designing, and executing large-scale energy storage projects across the United States. This position supports initiatives involving solar power, nuclear power, and diverse renewable and conventional energy sources that help power the nation. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in electrical engineering, paired with an interest in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative problem-solving. This role is responsible for defining project scope, performing engineering oversight, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality, reliable energy storage solutions.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the engineering design phase and develop major electrical components for large-scale energy storage projects.
• Review engineering drawings, identify inconsistencies, and recommend corrective actions to enhance design quality and efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve errors in engineering studies; propose long-term improvements and solutions.
• Prepare technical scopes of work to support contracting and procurement efforts.
• Collaborate closely with project managers from project inception through commissioning to ensure technical alignment and smooth project execution.
• Provide engineering guidance and influence decision-making within cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project progress, understand emerging technical issues, and escalate or resolve challenges as needed.
• Track key project milestones and identify risks or roadblocks that may impact delivery.
• Work directly with suppliers to integrate major electrical and mechanical equipment into system designs.
• Partner with diverse internal teams to troubleshoot problems, optimize performance, and enhance system integration and controls.
• Understand equipment specifications, clarify requirements with stakeholders, and recommend technical solutions.
• Navigate permitting requirements, propose resolutions to regulatory or legal constraints, and support site design improvements.
• Perform other engineering or project-related duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 25% for site visits, supplier meetings, and project-specific activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, system integration, and energy infrastructure.
• Interest in or experience with project management in an engineering-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve complex technical problems independently.
• 5+ years of experience in Solar/PV/Electrical engineering, construction, or large-scale energy infrastructure.

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Power electronics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Battery energy storage system (BESS) design
  • Substation design
  • Generation tie-line design
• Familiarity with energy storage technologies, including battery chemistries, power conversion systems, and DC/DC converters.
• Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery storage safety standards (UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, IFC/IBC sections).
• Familiarity with IEC standards 61215, 61646, and 61730.