You will act as the technical steward of our design portfolio — setting design criteria, reviewing third-party and in-house plan sets for correctness and code compliance, providing clear and actionable feedback, and enforcing our QA/QC process from preliminary proposal through construction. You will independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using sound professional judgment to adapt them to each project.
The Senior Microgrid Engineer is responsible for the design and technical execution of commercial and utility-scale off-grid solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role develops complete engineering design packages, performs electrical calculations, supports construction activities, and collaborates with project managers, field teams, vendors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Design and engineering
Design oversight and external firm management
Project and construction support
Preferred qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Special Requirements/Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with minimal health or safety hazards. Noise level and temperature is moderate. Minimal lifting or climbing. This position is expected to be fully in-person, with some travel such as, but not limited to, other offices, work sites and local business errands.
When performing project services in the field:
Work is primarily performed in an outdoor field setting with occasional exposure to health or safety hazards such as, but not limited to, electrical hazards, water hazards, hazardous terrain, inclement weather conditions, traffic and loud noises. Occasional climbing and/or lifting (up to 30 lbs.) Travel required to work sites. Frequent use of personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, gloves, safety vests, hard hats and steel-toed boots).
Communication Skills:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, read and interpret documents such as submittals, operations manuals and project schedules. Ability to write routine correspondence such as letters and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal and/or external clients of the firm. Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to support project execution.
Reasoning Ability and/or Critical Thinking:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction. Constructive thinking and alternative short- to long-term solutions must be considered. Action plans must be developed and implemented. Capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and escalate matters as needed. Accurate documentation, record-keeping, and thorough review of project materials. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to project success.
For over a quarter century, PRIME has been successfully engineering, constructing building, and facilities solutions for our clientele. We are very proud to state that over 95% of our ongoing sales are from repeat customers.
With a diversified business model that includes operating groups in electrical construction, design-build services, technologies, outside plant services and electrical service, PRIME is in position to bring fully integrated solutions to our construction partners and our customers.
Culturally, the organization is centered on an obsession for continuous improvement that motivates all of our resources towards being better tomorrow than we are today. With extensive job cost control and reporting systems, we know exactly where we are at on every project and believe in "getting in front of any issues" to ensure success on every project.
