About this Role
Ampacity is building out a full electrical distribution offering - cable, grounding, conduit, terminations, and everything else needed for a kitted electrical solution - and we need a Design Engineer to help lead it.
You'll independently design, review, and sign off on electrical deliverables for live utility-scale solar projects: sizing MV cable and collection systems, building BOM packages, leading design reviews. You'll work directly with our PE-licensed Electrical Engineering Manager, with real ownership from day one - not just execution under close supervision.
If you want to shape how a growing company builds its design processes and tooling, not just draft to spec, this is that role.
Pay Range: $90,000-$100,000
What You'll Do
- Independently review electrical drawings and develop electrical deliverable packages for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Lead design reviews using internal checklists and quality processes, with authority to sign off on deliverables
- Size and select harnesses, MV cable, and collection system components with minimal oversight
- Apply relevant codes and standards (NEC, IEEE) to project-specific design decisions
- Collaborate with the structural design team to drive coordinated value engineering across electrical and structural scopes
- Contribute to internal design tools and standardized processes (e.g., the team's BOM tool) and help mentor junior team members as the department grows
- This role will evolve over time with the needs of the business.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3-5 years of electrical design experience, with direct utility-scale solar experience required
- Working knowledge of BOS components (cable, harnesses, combiners) and relevant NEC articles (690, 691)
- Track record developing accurate BOMs and collaborating across structural/interdisciplinary teams
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and written/verbal communication
- Proficient in Excel; comfortable picking up new internal tools
- Able to work independently and own deliverables with minimal oversight
Preferred
- Drafting experience (AutoCAD, etc.)
- Experience with solar design software (PVFarm, PlantPredict, PVCase, PVsyst, etc.)
- EIT or PE licensure, or active pursuit
- Scripting experience (Python, etc.) a huge plus
- Background at a distributor, EPC, or developer in solar
What You'll Get
💰 Competitive Total Compensation Industry-leading salary plus 401k for eligible employees
🏖️ Time Off That Matters Paid vacation, sick days, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave
⚖️ True Work-Life Balance Health resources and wellness support to help you thrive inside and outside of work
🏥 Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus additional health assistance
📈 Career Growth Opportunities Internal promotion priority with training and skills development programs
🤝 People-First Culture Diverse, inclusive environment where you're valued as a whole person
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $100,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
