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Sr. or Principal Engineer, HV Engineering

Avantus
Location
(Hybrid) San Diego, CA, USA or Remote (US – West Coast, Mountain and Central Time Zones)
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Engineering & Construction
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in HV engineering, substations, transmission systems, or utility-scale renewable energy projects.
  • Extensive experience with substations, switchyards, transmission lines, generation tie lines, and utility interconnections up to 500kV.
  • Experience supporting utility-scale solar, BESS, hybrid energy, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
  • Experience managing owner-furnished HV equipment including transformers, breakers, reactors, and protection systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple engineering firms, Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, utilities, equipment vendors, and technical stakeholders.
Nice to have
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Advanced degree
  • Experience with CAISO, PG&E, SCE, NV Energy, or other utility interconnection processes.
  • Experience supporting telecom, SCADA, protection and controls.
  • Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and energization activities.
What the job really is

The Senior or Principal Engineer in HV Engineering at Avantus will lead technical efforts for high-voltage infrastructure related to utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design standards, managing engineering teams, interfacing with utilities and contractors, and ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • comprehensive medical and dental plan options
  • flexible PTO
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid options.
  • Base salary range provided but does not include bonus and benefits details.
  • Role may involve significant coordination with various stakeholders, which can be complex.
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