Orenda, Inc

Electrical Engineer, Development

New York, New York, United States · Principal · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$170kDetected 54 days ago

NLPProcurementElectrical EngineeringCommunicationBIMRenewable EnergySCADA

About the role

This role is ideal for: a rigorous, fast-moving engineer who loves getting to the bottom of things.
You thrive in a high-urgency environment where tight coordination with Development Project Managers, Engineering, Pre-construction, Procurement, and Construction is how we scale.

Design Standards + Milestone QA/QC: Review EOR design packages at 30%/60%/90%/IFC against Orenda Site Design Specifications (single-lines, layouts, grounding/bonding, labeling, key interfaces).
Constructability + Field Feedback Loop: Participate in constructability reviews (typically 60% and 90%). Capture recurring field issues and design clarifications and convert them into durable standards updates with the Principal Engineer.
RFIs + Design-Change Triage: Own intake, triage, and coordination of technical RFIs and submittals that involve (or may trigger) a design change. Maintain an auditable RFI/comment log with timestamps, assumptions, and approvals
Run clarification cycles to closure and keep every decision traceable to the design baseline.
Decision Packages + Document Control: Produce decision-grade redlines/memos. Maintain clean baselines, revision history, and closure evidence so scope doesn't change silently.
RFIs + Design-Change Triage: Own intake, triage, and coordination of technical RFIs and submittals that involve (or may trigger) a design change.
Maintain an auditable RFI/comment log with timestamps, assumptions, and approvals; coordinate responses with the EOR + Principal Engineer for fast, clean closure.

RFI discipline: Proven ability to run structured RFI / technical clarification cycles (comment logs, turnaround targets, closure tracking) with auditable traceability of assumptions and approvals.
Proven ability to run structured RFI / technical clarification cycles (comment logs, turnaround targets, closure tracking) with auditable traceability of assumptions and approvals.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related field (or equivalent experience).

BESS / PCS / protection schemes experience (battery OEM, PCS, switchgear/protection, communications).
NYC / dense-urban delivery constraints experience (tight delivery windows, rigging constraints, AHJ/utility interface).
Experience working with EORs and driving comment-resolution cycles on accelerated schedules.
Extremely organized, process-oriented, and disciplined about document control.
Low tolerance for ambiguous scope, un-owned technical risk, or undocumented commitments.
Proactive risk-management mindset (surfaces issues early with clear options and recommended mitigations).
Comfortable driving clarity across internal teams and external consultants/vendors without overstepping authority boundaries.
Strong writing and exec-ready communication skills (clear issue statements, options, and recommendations).

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time position in New York City is $120,000-$170,000 per year.
The final base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Bonus: In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

Health, dental, and vision insurance
LifeTime Fitness corporate membership
Monthly commuter stipend
Learning and education stipend
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible for a significant annual performance-based bonus.

Orenda's Project Development team owns the design + permitting path from early development through construction readiness - turning site constraints into buildable, utility / AHJ-compliant packages.
We hold a tight technical baseline through Orenda design standards and site specs, disciplined Engineer of Record (EOR) management, milestone QA/QC (30%/60%/90%/IFC), and clean document control.
We carry that rigor through permitting by coordinating with utilities and AHJs, delivering complete drawing sets, and closing objections without "baseline drift." Throughout design, we partner closely with Pre-construction so engineering outputs stay aligned to schedule, procurement, and field readiness - then we hand Construction a clear, traceable package with interfaces and exceptions explicitly called out.

Orenda Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.
equal opportunity employer committed to fair and inclusive hiring and employment practices in accordance with federal, New York State, and New York City law.

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