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Electrical Design Engineer

Meridian Stone Search
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
Electrical Designer – Utility-Scale Solar

Meridian Stone Search is supporting a search for an Electrical Designer to join a growing renewable energy engineering team focused on utility-scale solar projects.

The role will support projects from early-stage design through detailed engineering and construction documentation, working closely with engineering, project management, and other technical disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop utility-scale solar electrical layouts and drawing packages
* Produce single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable routing, and electrical design documentation
* Perform conductor sizing, voltage-drop, equipment-sizing, and electrical-loss calculations
* Support medium-voltage collection and electrical balance-of-system design
* Assist with cable ampacity analysis, energy modeling, and design optimization
* Coordinate with internal engineering teams, equipment vendors, and project stakeholders
* Support technical documentation, design reviews, and QA/QC

Background

* 2 years of solar or related electrical design experience
*Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or similar
* Strong AutoCAD skills
* Experience with utility-scale PV electrical systems
* Familiarity with MV systems, conductor sizing, equipment layouts, and electrical drawings
* Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards
* Engineering or related technical degree preferred

Experience with solar design/modeling software, cable studies, BESS, or other renewable technologies is a plus.

Local to Richmond is preferred.

Interested or know someone who may be a fit? Send me a message or apply directly.

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