Lead Electrical Engineer

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer.

This role sits in DEPCOM's Engineering capability supporting utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects.

This position has flexibility to be physically based in Scottsdale, AZ or Bedminster, NJ.

The primary function of the Lead Electrical Engineer role is to serve as the primary technical leader for utility-scale Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) EPC projects, owning the development of comprehensive electrical designs, technical quality, and engineering decisions from early design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

This role does not provide VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our Principle Based Management philosophy is at the center of how we do business, and as an employee, you will begin your journey of understanding and applying the way we do business in your everyday work .

What You Will Do

Technical Design Leadership


* Lead electrical design development for PV and Energy Storage projects from preliminary design through Issue For Construction (IFC).


* Own the technical quality and completeness of assigned electrical drawing packages, including drawings, supporting calculations, studies, and other documentation.


* Make and document sound technical decisions based on project requirements, applicable codes, design criteria, field constraints, and long-term operational considerations.


* Ensure design packages are constructible, coordinated, and aligned with the project execution strategy.

Engineering Calculations and Studies


* Lead or review system loss analyses, grounding studies, arc flash assessments, ampacity calculations, equipment sizing, and power systems studies.


* Ensure calculations and studies are technically accurate, clearly documented, and appropriately reviewed.


* Identify assumptions, risks, and decisions that may affect procurement, construction, commissioning, schedule, cost, or contractual performance.

Procurement, Equipment, and Vendor Support


* Provide technical leadership for engineered specifications, bills of material, major equipment selections, and vendor technical evaluations.


* Support procurement decisions by identifying technical risks, commercial impacts, long-lead considerations, and constructability implications.

Construction and Commissioning Support


* Provide timely technical support to Construction, Field Engineering, Commissioning, Owners, and Subcontractors.


* Lead technical resolution of RFIs, field issues, design changes, and construction-driven questions.


* Support FATs, commissioning planning, startup activities, and project closeout when electrical engineering input is required.

Mentorship and Technical Development


* Mentor Electrical Engineers through design reviews and practical explanation of engineering decisions.


* Create clarity around the "why" ...