Renewable Energy - Senior Electrical Engineer At GPD Group, our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity for the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has provided architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 750 professionals working in 13 different offices, our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose unites us. • *Role Qualifications:** • Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering Technology field. • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering a plus. • Professional Engineering License preferred. •7+ years of experience in engineering design in the renewable energy industry. • Experience either in Utility Scale or Commercial/Industrial industries. • Developing scope of work, conceptual design, and execution plans. • Highly knowledgeable in using AutoCAD for technical work. • Previous experience in engineering consulting preferred. • Proficient understanding of: • Evaluating energy storage technology and providing guidance for clients on the best technology for the application. • Knowledge of solar panel system components and design principles. • Perform energy production simulations and optimize PV system design. • Creating electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and connection diagrams for PV and energy storage systems. • Developing or directing the creation of equipment specifications, procurement, and factory acceptance testing of batteries, inverters, battery enclosures, and other miscellaneous equipment associated with energy storage projects. • Applying proper codes to design (NEC, NESC, building code, etc.) • Perform load and voltage drop calculations. • High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc. • This person will direct the renewable energy design team. • The position requires approximately 10% travel to client's offices and project sites. • Enjoys taking on a leadership role as a technical expert in our field and as a servant leader in the community and within the company. • Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone). • Enjoys developing and nurturing strong client relationships. • *Key Responsibilities:** • Lead a team of engineers and designers who prepare drawings for all aspects of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage electrical power systems. This includes creating one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, sizing, and routing of conduits and cables, grounding design, general arrangement drawings, equipment selection, wiring diagrams, trench section drawings, inverter layout drawings, and layout and detail drawings. • Provide conceptual and high-level designs during the bidding stage of projects. • Coordinate projects with vendors, structure engineers, and civil engineers. • Prepare various documents and reports associated with projects and required studies. Software experience utilizing SKM, ETAP, Easy Power, or similar software is preferred. • Stay current within the industry through continued education and participation in conferences. GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution • Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance • Vacation & Sick Time • Professional Development Support • And much more...
See More Details >>h2Scope of Position/h2 pstrongAbout Us:/strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids./p p /p pstrongBenefits Perks: /strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:/p ul listrongCompetitive bonus incentives/strong. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program./li listrongComprehensive health coverage/strong. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents./li listrongRewarding 401k. /strongEDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution./li /ul pWe are also proud to offer:/p ul liFavorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service./li liRewarding learning career development and advancement opportunities./li liSupportive mentorship buddy programs./li /ul pBe a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future./p p /p pstrongSalary range:/strong The full pay range for this role is $22.00 - $36.00/Hr.. The target range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/Hr. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location./p p /p pstrongScope of Job/strongstrong:/strong Under specific direction from the site manager and supervision of an experienced technician, this position will assist experienced technicians with conducting maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. Learns and applies EDF Core values: safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability. /p h2Responsibilities/h2 h3strongResponsibilities:/strong/h3 p80% - In the field:/p ul liAssists with maintaining company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner./li liIn support of a technician 2 or higher-level technician, services equipment based on the type of equipment and manufacturer. Assists in performing routine maintenance. Assists with new equipment installation, and the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment./li liAssists with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and the collection of equipment data for testing and analysis./li liWorks safely under all circumstances and seeks guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely./li liAttends safety and technical training required for this position./li liRespectfully works in a team environment and learns and applies EDFNA Core Values./li /ul p15% - Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders. Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment./p p /p p5% - Other duties as assigned./p p /p pstrongSupervision of Others/strongstrong: /strongNone/p p /p pstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/p p /p p100% of time is spent working in the renewable asset field. There is also marginal time spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment./p p /p pThis position requires working on platforms or skids, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and the repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will work eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, and overtime and night shifts as required./p pThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:/p ul liExtreme weather conditions, including cold, heat, rain, wind, etc./li liHigh voltage and stored energy/li liMoving mechanical parts and vibration/li liConfined spaces/li liThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./li /ul p /p pstrongFiscal Responsibilities:/strong All levels of the organization must be fiscally responsible on the company's behalf./p p /p pstrongRequired Training:/strong/p pRenewable Energy Technicians must complete up to six (6) weeks of paid, mandatory training in Albert Lea, MN. The exact duration will be determined within the first two weeks of employment. Travel and accommodation expenses for this training will be provided./p h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongQualifications:/strong/p p /p pstrongEducation/Experience/strong/p ul liHigh school Diploma or equivalent required./li li0 to 2 years of experience within the renewable energy sector or an equivalent field/li /ul pstrongSkills/Knowledge/Abilities/strong/p ul liAbility to successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level technician./li liAbility to demonstrate basic computer knowledge./li liMust possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles./li liKnowledge of electronics and mechanical components and measurement devices is a plus./li liAbility to follow both verbal and written instructions./li liGood verbal and written communication skills./li liAbility to understand, read, write, and speak clearly in English./li /ul pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required./p p /p pstrongPhysical Requirements/strongstrong:/strong/p ul liThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./li liDue to weight restrictions associated with life-saving fall-arrest equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights, maximum employee weight (for Wind only) must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight is subject to review at any time throughout employment and required annually at a minimum. /li liWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: ul liBe able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and be able to reach with hands and arms./li liPossess good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small parts and tools./li liPossess good vision and hearing to frequently detect potential hazards and communicate effectively with team members./li liBe able to stand, crouch, walk, and work for extended periods of time./li liBe able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) on site and on public roads and highways./li liRegularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds./li liBe able to work in an electrical-mechanical environment./li liAbility to climb ladders, stairs, and structures to heights more than 91 meters (300 feet)./li liAble to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights./li liBe comfortable with working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain./li liComfortable working at heights and in confined spaces./li /ul/li /ul h2Scope of Position/h2 pstrongAbout Us:/strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids./p p /p pstrongBenefits Perks: /strong/p p /p pEDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:/p ul listrongCompetitive bonus incentives/strong. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program./li listrongComprehensive health coverage/strong. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents./li listrongRewarding 401k. /strongEDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution./li /ul pWe are also proud to offer:/p ul liFavorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service./li liRewarding learning career development and advancement opportunities./li liSupportive mentorship buddy programs./li /ul pBe a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future./p p /p pstrongSalary range:/strong The full pay range for this role is $22.00 - $36.00/Hr.. The target range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/Hr. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location./p p /p pstrongScope of Job/strongstrong:/strong Under specific direction from the site manager and supervision of an experienced technician, this position will assist experienced technicians with conducting maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. Learns and applies EDF Core values: safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability. /p h2Responsibilities/h2 h3strongResponsibilities:/strong/h3 p80% - In the field:/p ul liAssists with maintaining company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner./li liIn support of a technician 2 or higher-level technician, services equipment based on the type of equipment and manufacturer. Assists in performing routine maintenance. Assists with new equipment installation, and the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment./li liAssists with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and the collection of equipment data for testing and analysis./li liWorks safely under all circumstances and seeks guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely./li liAttends safety and technical training required for this position./li liRespectfully works in a team environment and learns and applies EDFNA Core Values./li /ul p15% - Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders. Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment./p p /p p5% - Other duties as assigned./p p /p pstrongSupervision of Others/strongstrong: /strongNone/p p /p pstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/p p /p p100% of time is spent working in the renewable asset field. There is also marginal time spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment./p p /p pThis position requires working on platforms or skids, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and the repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will work eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, and overtime and night shifts as required./p pThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:/p ul liExtreme weather conditions, including cold, heat, rain, wind, etc./li liHigh voltage and stored energy/li liMoving mechanical parts and vibration/li liConfined spaces/li liThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate./li /ul p /p pstrongFiscal Responsibilities:/strong All levels of the organization must be fiscally responsible on the company's behalf./p p /p pstrongRequired Training:/strong/p pRenewable Energy Technicians must complete up to six (6) weeks of paid, mandatory training in Albert Lea, MN. The exact duration will be determined within the first two weeks of employment. Travel and accommodation expenses for this training will be provided./p h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongQualifications:/strong/p p /p pstrongEducation/Experience/strong/p ul liHigh school Diploma or equivalent required./li li0 to 2 years of experience within the renewable energy sector or an equivalent field/li /ul pstrongSkills/Knowledge/Abilities/strong/p ul liAbility to successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level technician./li liAbility to demonstrate basic computer knowledge./li liMust possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles./li liKnowledge of electronics and mechanical components and measurement devices is a plus./li liAbility to follow both verbal and written instructions./li liGood verbal and written communication skills./li liAbility to understand, read, write, and speak clearly in English./li /ul pTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required./p p /p pstrongPhysical Requirements/strongstrong:/strong/p ul liThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./li liDue to weight restrictions associated with life-saving fall-arrest equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights, maximum employee weight (for Wind only) must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight is subject to review at any time throughout employment and required annually at a minimum. /li liWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: ul liBe able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and be able to reach with hands and arms./li liPossess good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small parts and tools./li liPossess good vision and hearing to frequently detect potential hazards and communicate effectively with team members./li liBe able to stand, crouch, walk, and work for extended periods of time./li liBe able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) on site and on public roads and highways./li liRegularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds./li liBe able to work in an electrical-mechanical environment./li liAbility to climb ladders, stairs, and structures to heights more than 91 meters (300 feet)./li liAble to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights./li liBe comfortable with working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain./li liComfortable working at heights and in confined spaces./li /ul/li /ul
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Akron, OH, often begins with specialized training programs that blend hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. These programs typically last between several months and two years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with Akron, OH being a key area for this expansion. Wind energy technicians in Akron earn an average of $636.50 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 weekly. Training programs, industry certifications, and apprenticeships offered by local trade schools and organizations help aspiring wind energy professionals secure positions in this rapidly growing field.
