Electrical Project Engineer - Solar tech team

JOB DESCRIPTION
What you'll learn & achieve:
You will join our Renewables Team which provides technical due diligence in support of financing utility-scale and distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage projects.
While working within a collaborative team environment you will help provide an independent review and assessment of the electrical/power system engineering designs and the technology used in solar Photovoltaic and Battery energy storage system projects.
In addition, you will support the assessment of project construction activities including on-site field inspections, and report preparation. This position will be responsible for supporting multiple projects simultaneously with a demonstrated competence in a broad range of DC and AC electrical power systems engineering, generation, and construction concepts.
This role can be hybrid from Latham, NY, Houston, TX, Northbrook, IL, Oakland, CA, or remote in the United States.

• Support the electrical engineering and technology aspects of high-profile Independent Engineering and Technical Advisory projects for project financing, tax equity, sales and acquisitions of solar, and storage projects and portfolios, including performing electrical design reviews and reviewing the electrical power systems aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, and project construction schedules.
• Write and update technical reviews for equipment to be used to construct PV projects including inverters, PV modules, tracking systems and SCADA systems.
• Conduct detailed technical review and independent assessment of electrical engineering design and construction documentation, including plans, schematics, elevations, specifications, calculations, studies, construction submittals, test documentation, and construction QA/QC documentation.
• Conduct on-site construction monitoring visits to various solar projects to assess compliance with design drawings and specifications, good construction practices, and adherence to QA/QC programs.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls with lenders, investors, developers, contractors, and engineers regarding electrical engineering technical reviews and construction issues.
• Prepare detailed reports of electrical engineering design reviews, project documentation assessments, and construction monitoring.
• Travel up to 25%, as needed.

What makes you a great fit:

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Two years electrical engineering experience
• Demonstrate competency in the design and/or analysis of AC and DC power systems with PV or battery storage preferred.
• Familiarity with the NEC and construction methods
• Knowledge of power electronics, energy conversion systems, high power inverters
• Basic understanding of civil, structural and mechanical disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering, construction, and operational issues to lay people.
• Have passed the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam, or the ability to pass within the first year
• Valid Driver's license and clean driving record.

Total rewards:
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary.
This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
The application deadline for this position is 10/31/2025
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We solve our customers' problems. Within Software & Advisory (S&A) services, UL Solutions' Enterprise Sustainability business focuses on solving some of the most pressing world challenges - renewables, energy transition, sustainability, health & wellbeing, return to work and people safety. We do this through Renewable Energy Advisory and Digital Services, Environmental, Health and Safety Software & Learning programs, best in class Sustainability and ESG reporting software with UL 360, advisory services, subject matter experts and Healthy Buildings testing and verification.