Senior Electrical Engineer, BlueWave
$140-175k
+ Bonus
Renewable energy developer
Be an early applicant
Renewable energy developer
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$140-175k
+ Bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize energy with simple, powerful solutions.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 7+ years of relevant experience (advanced degree preferred)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) required, Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Advanced knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards
- Experience with electrical generation projects at a traditional engineering or architectural firm or EPC contractor
- Electrical engineering and design experience on grid-scale, commercial, or utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the construction and commissioning of electrical systems
- Understanding of DAS/SCADA software and review of datapoints in various platforms
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) software and electrical discipline libraries preferred
- Advanced proficiency in ETAP or SKM (or similar) power study software required
- Working knowledge of conceptual design software such as SIFT/Helioscope and energy modeling software such as PVSYST
- Hands-on design experience with software necessary for the job functions
- Strong communication, drafting, and presentation skills
- Curiosity in experimenting with new design approaches and a “can-do” attitude toward problem-solving
What the job involves
- BlueWave is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be the primary subject matter resource working on solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects from concept stages (site identification), through project development (entitlement and engineering) to starting construction. This person will also be managing the Request For Information (RFI) and Submittals process to confirm that the projects achieve completion milestones on schedule and in a safe manner
- Reviewing plans and calculations provided by internal and external engineers to ensure the highest quality of design is achieved and BlueWave standards are met
- Creation of design standards for work with EPC contracted engineers and internal resources
- Coordination with the development and grid integration teams to ensure interconnection applications and agreements are congruent with best practices for constructability and quality
- Create and run training exercises for the larger business on best practices for electrical engineering
- Specify equipment (transformers, low and medium voltage switchgear, etc.) for procurement
- Review and update QA/QC procedures for project commissioning and start-up
- Review and approve energy generation estimates and underlying assumptions for electrical components of the model
- Oversee internal junior engineers and designers work product to ensure timely and high quality deliverables are provided
Our take
The coexistence of agriculture and solar energy projects has been a longstanding issue, as both require extensive land use. Historically, this has led to conflicts over land resources and, as demand for clean energy grows, finding solutions to optimize land use for both agricultural and solar purposes becomes imperative to prevent environmental and economic trade-offs.
In response to this challenge, BlueWave has emerged, leveraging agrovoltaic projects to harmonize agricultural activities with solar energy generation. By placing solar panels above agricultural land, the company not only generates clean energy but also preserves the viability of the same farmland for grazing and crops.
This approach not only mitigates land-use conflicts but also sets a precedent for responsible resource management in the renewable energy sector. BlueWave has secured substantial funding with two impressive rounds in 2025, exemplifying its commitment to long-term success and scalability. With the support of its parent company, Axium Infrastructure, it is well-positioned to implement and expand its agrovoltaic projects.
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Company
Company benefits
- Unlimited paid time off
- Dedicated volunteer days
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Summer Fridays and 13 paid holidays
- 401k and Roth 401k option with company match
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance and long/short-term disability
Company HQ
Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston, MA
Leadership
Trevor Hardy
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has served as the CEO of BlueWave since co-founding it over 11 years ago. Previously a Senior Director at Tishman Speyer.
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