Senior Electrical Engineer, BlueWave
$150-175k
+ Bonus
More information about location
2+ days a week in office (Huntington Ave, Boston)
Renewable energy developer
Open for applications
Renewable energy developer
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$150-175k
+ Bonus
More information about location
2+ days a week in office (Huntington Ave, Boston)
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 8 years of relevant experience (advanced degree preferred)
- Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 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
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar) software and electrical discipline libraries
- Advanced proficiency in ETAP or SKM (or similar) power study software
- Working knowledge of conceptual design software such as SIFT/Helioscope and energy modeling software such as PVSYST
- Working knowledge of GIS software and data layers
- Working knowledge of solar PV module stringing and OEM-approved racking layouts
- 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
- 25-30% travel expected for site visits as needed
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
- You'll be assessing the viability and constructability of target land for interconnection and provide feedback to different internal and external stakeholders
- Create layouts for projects (different stages) and evaluate project work needs based on choice of equipment and installation methods
- Design interconnection plans and SLDs for utility interconnection applications and negotiations
- Engineer and design the electrical facilities for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects: DC array/block layouts, AC layouts, electrical plans, detailed wiring drawings, conductor and conduit schedules, grounding and power studies
- Specify equipment (transformers, low and medium voltage switchgear, etc.) for procurement
- Generate design documents for permits and construction
- Review and update QA/QC procedures for project commissioning and start-up
- Review and approve energy generation estimates and underlying assumptions
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 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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