Alternative Energy Engineer or Designer
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Location: Missoula, MT 59801
Description:
Description
Join us to design places that make a difference
As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.
As an Alternative Energy Engineer or Designer, you will be responsible for the design of alternative power generation and storage projects, including solar, micro-hydro, combined heat and power (CHP), and utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role will expose you to both utility-scale power generation and storage projects as well as building-coupled generation and storage systems. Successful candidates will have experience with behind-the-meter, grid-tied, and remote grid power generation and storage initiatives. You should be capable of sizing systems to meet project objectives and performing all necessary designs and calculations to complete construction documents.
Qualifications* you will bring to the table:
*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you don't check every point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*...
*The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
Your pay
The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.
*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, certifications, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).
Why Cushing Terrell?
Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits; please view our Employee benefits guide for more information.
View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.
Equity
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Join us to design places that make a difference
As a Cushing Terrell team member, you will create built environments that push the boundaries of cutting-edge design and contribute to thriving communities. You will join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers, architects, designers, planners, and business professionals who work across 17 office locations and remotely throughout the United States. Our vision is to shape a new world using knowledge and creativity to educate, enlighten, delight, unite, preserve, sustain, and forever improve.
As an Alternative Energy Engineer or Designer, you will be responsible for the design of alternative power generation and storage projects, including solar, micro-hydro, combined heat and power (CHP), and utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role will expose you to both utility-scale power generation and storage projects as well as building-coupled generation and storage systems. Successful candidates will have experience with behind-the-meter, grid-tied, and remote grid power generation and storage initiatives. You should be capable of sizing systems to meet project objectives and performing all necessary designs and calculations to complete construction documents.
Qualifications* you will bring to the table:
- Bachelor's degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent work expereince
- 5 to 10 years of job-related experience including power generation, power distribution, and code design compliance
- Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain by comity) in the state of the hiring Cushing Terrell office (not applicable to designer role)
- Knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, Autocad, Bluebeam, PVSyst, Homer Pro, Homer Grid, ETAP (or Equal), Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong written, verbal communication and Analytical problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of electrical systems design including owner operated generation, AC & DC distribution design, and load calculations.
*Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you don't check every point above but still feel like you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
As a Team Member at Cushing Terrell, you will*...
- Electronically draft plans, sections, and details under the direction of the Project Engineer or Independently.
- Design for various types of power generation including but not limited to Solar, Micro Hydro, Small Scale Wind, and Combine Heat and Power
- Possess an understanding of building and site electrical distribution system design.
- Possess an understanding of underground Medium-Voltage distribution design.
- Devise one-line and three-line diagrams for project that include low voltage and medium voltage information.
- Understand and perform short circuit and arc flash studies using computer-based programs (ETAP/SKM or Equal).
- Perform Solar Generation calculations using PVSyst or Equal Program.
- Understand and size systems for both utility scale and building connected power generation plants using Homer Pro/Grid.
- Comprehend the NEC codes and the application of them on project designs. Particularly Sections 210, 215, 220, 250, 310, and 690.
- Comprehend both the IFC and NFPA 855 for Solar and Battery Storage system design requirements.
- Edit project specifications for divisions 26 and division 27.
- Potentially be responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
- Possibly be responsible for helping with interviewing and training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
*The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
Your pay
The salary for this position is based on the location/s posted. If you are a candidate living outside of (this region/these regions), we still encourage you to apply as salary ranges may differ across states/cities/job markets.
- Expected Range*: $78,000 to $95,000
- The position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus
*The actual salary offered for the role will be determined based on various factors including but not limited to; years of experience, certifications, location, level of job-related knowledge, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law).
Why Cushing Terrell?
Cushing Terrell offers excellent, competitive employee benefits; please view our Employee benefits guide for more information.
View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.
Equity
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, age, color, religious creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, military status or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
If you need assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please call 406.248.7455. We will review requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you are having difficulty applying through an external website, please visit www.cushingterrell.com/joinus/
We look forward to hearing from you!