Electrical Engineer

Spark Power, a leader in electrical services in North America, is seeking an Electrical Engineer, (Must possess a P.E in the state of Texas)to lead approving electrical engineering packages for construction and maintenance projects in the utility, heavy commercial and industrial sectors. The Engineer will have strong experience with medium &high voltage power distribution and base building design. Experience designing electrical systems, power studies, and contributing technical oversight on a variety of projects, large and small, with an emphasis on electrical testing and maintenance services.

Whatyou’ll be doing as an Electrical Engineer at Spark Power:

• Set foundations of engineering services in Texas and other States for Spark Power USA by following and generating leads for engineering work.

• Close collaboration with various Technical Services and Renewable Services offices located throughout USA and Canada.

• Work as part of the engineering team in the execution of large commercial, industrial, utility-scale ground-mount solar, and battery storage design-build projects.

• Support in preparing cost estimates for potential opportunities and attending site visits as required.

• Able to manage all client interactions, including but not limited to, setting kickoff meetings, creating, or evaluating RFPs, creating, or responding to RFIs.

• Able to manage project changes with regards to cost or scope of work and issue change notices in timely manner.

• Perform engineering review and calculations (i.e., cable/equipment sizing - including transformers, switchgear, grounding transformers, NGRs, ground grid design - cable ampacity reports, peer-reviews) as part of the Engineering team.

• Prepare and stamp design drawings/packages (i.e., SLDs, site layouts, LV/HV details) as necessary.

• Support the team during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

• Ability to interpret client specifications.

• Coordinate/Communicate with other disciplines and the client.

• Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the jurisdictional and guidelines set for the engineering department.

• Identify conflicts, problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

• Perform work order management, scheduling and invoicing.

• Support and mentor intermediate and junior personnel within the Engineering team.

• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Electrical engineering.

Do you have the Spark?Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• P.E. designation in the state of Texas

• Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Experience with NETA standards and electrical testing projects highly preferred

• Minimum 10 years of direct Electrical design and engineering experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Renewable, Industrial and Commercial facilities.

• Working experience designing, developing, and leading different phases of Engineering Projects; from early stages up to Detailed Engineering.

• Working experience developing and leading Construction Work Packages.

• Working experience developing and leading Material Requisitions and Technical Bid Evaluations.

• Thorough Understanding of National Electrical Code, IEEE, and ANSI Standards

• Working experience developing Electrical Area Classification studies, including thorough understanding of NEC

• Proficient in various electrical calculations (i.e. Voltage Drop, Cable Sizing/Ampacities, Basic Short Circuit Calcs, Grounding Design, Equipment Sizing Ratings, Equipment Specifications

• Proficient in various electrical software (i.e. CYMCAP, CYMGrd, ETAP or equivalent)

• Working experience with Drawing Mark-ups

• Working experience checking own work and others work

• Successful track record of Budget and Schedule Compliance

• Working knowledge of industry standards and codes related to Electrical system deliverables.

• Being able to work with multiple and concurrently small and medium projects.

• Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.).

• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

• Working experience in manufacturing facilities will be consider an asset.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks: 

• Diverse and exciting industrial, commercial and institutional projects and customer base

• Continuous training and skills improvement

• Career advancement opportunities

• Paid training

• Competitive wages plus incentive / profit sharing plan

• Overtime opportunity

• Excellent benefit package

• 401K match program

• Company vehicle provided / travel provided.

….and much more!

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Planner/Scheduler to join our team. The Planner/Scheduler will play a critical role in supporting the regional manager by efficiently scheduling and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance for BESS, solar, and wind facilities across various locations. This position is responsible for ensuring that the right resources are deployed quickly and effectively, adapting to high-pressure situations and managing both planned and ad-hoc requests from clients. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamline scheduling processes, and optimize the allocation of technicians while closely monitoring project costs to maintain profitability. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to maintaining safety and morale.

What you will do as a Planner/Scheduler:

• Schedule regular preventive and corrective maintenance for BESS, solar, and wind systems, supporting regional manager(s) by efficiently dispatching technicians.

• Coordinate maintenance tasks across teams to reduce downtime and ensure efficient, cost-effective operations.

• Collaborate closely with clients on ad-hoc maintenance requests, ensuring quick and effective resource deployment while managing client expectations.

• Strong knowledge of BESS, utility-scale solar, and wind systems.

• Oversee spare parts management to prevent delays, ensuring timely access to necessary components.

• Monitor project costs, ensuring profitability based on the scope of work, especially for corrective maintenance tasks.

• Develop and execute dispatch strategies that match technician expertise to task complexity, minimizing travel costs and improving resource allocation.

• Respond quickly to urgent customer demands, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining safety and operational standards.

• Plan and arrange travel and accommodations for field technicians, managing logistics for fieldwork.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline scheduling processes, and ensure optimal performance.

• Utilize Salesforce FSM to track and manage work orders and maintenance activities.

• Use Salesforce FSM to track key performance metrics and improve accountability within the team.

• Work with vendors and supply chain partners for spare parts procurement, ensuring efficient delivery to sites.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety standards while keeping team morale high.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages
• Benefits (health, vision, dental)
• 401K contribution, up to 3% match
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
• …much more

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage and lead teams effectively, especially under high-pressure situations, ensuring safety and team morale.

• Highly proactive, able to autonomously drive new initiatives and enhance operational processes.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within O&M teams.

• Strong knowledge of BESS, utility-scale solar, and wind systems.

• Communication — Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skills.

• Critical Thinking – Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challenges.

• Problem Solving – The ability to notice problems and the root causes early, produce a plan to correct the issue found. Efficient use of time and resources to implement the pre thought out plan.

• Attention to Detail — The ability to spot details at close and far range, noticing settings, operations, and site conditions that are different than the norm and adjust accordingly

• Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, understanding diagrams, drawings, manuals, and device instructions

• Digital literacy — Proficiency with computers in general i.e.; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, applying firmware updates, writing reports, proficient in mobile application usage in either Apple or Android, accessing devices via ethernet or Modbus

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

The Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe day-to-day operations of multiple assigned sites, including the management of site personnel, site-specific equipment, and contracts. This role involves ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of assigned assets across all sites, while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The Regional Manager will be tasked with hiring, developing, and disciplining employees as needed, and will work to become thoroughly familiar with site-specific equipment and contractual obligations at each location.

What will do you as a Regional Manager:

Site Operations Management:

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of assigned sites, ensuring all activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

• Deploy traveling technicians with appropriate skill sets to match specific tasks and site needs.

• Monitor performance metrics across multiple sites, identifying and addressing any issues that may affect productivity or safety.

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees at each site. This will include ensuring compliance with safety observations, LOTO, JHAs, safety meeting attendance as well as holding site-specific orientation for visitors.

• Gain in-depth knowledge of all site-specific equipment, systems, and technologies used at the various sites.

• Ensure all operations across sites are following the terms and conditions of contracts, agreements, and warranties.

• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective service and support across all sites.

• Manage financials related to travel expenses and optimize cost-efficiency.

Team Management:

• Lead, supervise, and manage site personnel across multiple sites, including hiring, on-the-job training, and development of employees.

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain a high-performing team.

• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement across all sites.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of all operations, maintenance activities, and incidents across all assigned sites.

• Prepare regular reports on performance, safety, and personnel management for senior management across the region.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements across all sites.
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions across the region.

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in solar/BESS power operations.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional

• Competitive wages and commission plan

• Benefits (health, vision, dental)

• 401K contribution, up to 3% match

• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training

• Hands-on and supportive leadership team

• Employee referral bonus program

• Monthly cell phone allowance

• All travel, training & PPE paid for

• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)

…much more

Skills & Abilities

• Communication — Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skills.

• Critical Thinking – Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challenges.

• Problem Solving – The ability to notice problems and the root causes early, produce a plan to correct the issue found. Efficient use of time and resources to implement the pre thought out plan.

• Attention to Detail — The ability to spot details at close and far range, noticing settings, operations, and site conditions that are different than the norm and adjust accordingly

• Repairing — Repairing all integral components of Solar Renewable systems using the appropriate tools, experience with power tools and other equipment used in construction as necessary

• Troubleshooting — Determining root causes of operating errors and device failures, reasoning a corrective action and implementing a plan to accomplish the goal.

• Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, understanding diagrams, drawings, manuals, and device instructions

• Digital literacy — Proficiency with computers in general i.e.; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, applying firmware updates, writing reports, proficient in mobile application usage in either Apple or Android, accessing devices via ethernet or Modbus

The Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe day-to-day operations of multiple assigned sites, including the management of site personnel, site-specific equipment, and contracts. This role involves ensuring optimal performance and efficiency of assigned assets across all sites, while maintaining compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The Regional Manager will be tasked with hiring, developing, and disciplining employees as needed, and will work to become thoroughly familiar with site-specific equipment and contractual obligations at each location.

What will do you as a Regional Manager:

Site Operations Management:

• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of assigned sites, ensuring all activities are conducted safely and efficiently.

• Deploy traveling technicians with appropriate skill sets to match specific tasks and site needs.

• Monitor performance metrics across multiple sites, identifying and addressing any issues that may affect productivity or safety.

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees at each site. This will include ensuring compliance with safety observations, LOTO, JHAs, safety meeting attendance as well as holding site-specific orientation for visitors.

• Gain in-depth knowledge of all site-specific equipment, systems, and technologies used at the various sites.

• Ensure all operations across sites are following the terms and conditions of contracts, agreements, and warranties.

• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective service and support across all sites.

• Manage financials related to travel expenses and optimize cost-efficiency.

Team Management:

• Lead, supervise, and manage site personnel across multiple sites, including hiring, on-the-job training, and development of employees.

• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain a high-performing team.

• Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement across all sites.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of all operations, maintenance activities, and incidents across all assigned sites.

• Prepare regular reports on performance, safety, and personnel management for senior management across the region.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements across all sites.
  

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost reductions across the region.

• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements in solar/BESS power operations.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Diverse customer base-including: industrial, commercial and institutional

• Competitive wages and commission plan

• Benefits (health, vision, dental)

• 401K contribution, up to 3% match

• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training

• Hands-on and supportive leadership team

• Employee referral bonus program

• Monthly cell phone allowance

• All travel, training & PPE paid for

• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)

…much more

Skills & Abilities

• Communication — Excellent written, verbal, telephonic and digital communication with superb customer service skills.

• Critical Thinking – Methodically and strategically approaching problems and tasks and making quick decisions to solve challenges.

• Problem Solving – The ability to notice problems and the root causes early, produce a plan to correct the issue found. Efficient use of time and resources to implement the pre thought out plan.

• Attention to Detail — The ability to spot details at close and far range, noticing settings, operations, and site conditions that are different than the norm and adjust accordingly

• Repairing — Repairing all integral components of Solar Renewable systems using the appropriate tools, experience with power tools and other equipment used in construction as necessary

• Troubleshooting — Determining root causes of operating errors and device failures, reasoning a corrective action and implementing a plan to accomplish the goal.

• Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, understanding diagrams, drawings, manuals, and device instructions

• Digital literacy — Proficiency with computers in general i.e.; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, applying firmware updates, writing reports, proficient in mobile application usage in either Apple or Android, accessing devices via ethernet or Modbus