Nexamp · 8 hours ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expNexamp is a company focused on the clean energy movement, seeking to hire a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team. The role involves providing technical expertise in the design and commissioning of distributed energy resources, managing projects, and supporting various engineering teams throughout the project's life cycle.
Clean EnergyEnergyFinanceProject ManagementSolar
Responsibilities
Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers and other major electrical equipment
Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc to coordinate system protection, determine fault-duty ratings, calculate arc-flash hazards, and run step/touch grounding analysis
Manage scope of work for 3rd party electrical engineers including but not limited to studies; protection coordination, power flow, arc flash, Step/touch grounding analysis, PSCAD and PSSE modeling, and substation design
Provide technical support to Nexamp Development, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases
Support the project Engineering and Design Engineering team:
Review draft construction set drawings for compliance to Nexamp and National Electric Code (NEC) compliance
Assist with code interpretation and Requests for Information (RFI) responses
Review grounding studies and thermal ampacity studies
Assist with equipment due diligence
Support the Grid Integration and Design Engineering team:
Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiationsWitness test procedure review, code interpretation, protective settings development
Implementation of non-wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid-edge technologies
Train and mentor junior engineering personnel
Complete Project design reviews; review of single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements
Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required
Provide technical support to Nexamp commissioning:
Review medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) equipment tests and factory tests
Develop mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation
Review RDB files and relay test reports
Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects
Lead new product research and implementation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices, and assist the Director in the identification of process improvements and lead initiatives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of electrical engineering experience
4+ years of PV experience
PE certification
Expertise industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code, National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and other industry standards
Strong knowledge of electrical principles, including medium voltage distribution, protection system coordination and relaying principles
Knowledge of construction means and methods
Valid Driver's License or ability to obtain same
Ability to work as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team, demonstrated leadership capability of multi-disciplined teams
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions
Preferred
Utility scale design and HV substation experience, preferred
NABCEP certification preferred
ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience
Familiarity with AcSELerator and RDB generation
Familiarity of PSSE, Aspen, or PSCAD modeling experience
Benefits
401(k) employer-match
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Healthy snacks
Coffee
Service days and other volunteer opportunities
Company outings
Company
Nexamp
Nexamp provides renewable and clean energy services designed to minimize energy expenses and carbon emissions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3BKey Investors
ATLAS SP PartnersMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupMacquarie Asset Management
2025-10-29Debt Financing· $600M
2025-10-09Debt Financing· $330M
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Leadership Team
Peter Tawczynski
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Pantano
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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