Staff Electrical Engineer
The Role
T1 Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in managing and executing the electrical utilities scope for our large-scale manufacturing facility. You will oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, substations, and supporting infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality. This role requires strong technical expertise, proven project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across internal teams, contractors, and utility providers (e.g., ONCOR).
What You'll Do
- Oversee electrical utilities systems and energization across all phases of design and construction, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Track site execution, inspections, and contractor quality control in alignment with T1's Quality Assurance and commissioning procedures.
- Collaborate with the design team to resolve design clashes and field-verify conditions against contract documents.
- Monitor project costs, compare actuals to budget, and recommend cost-saving measures or value engineering alternatives.
- Prepare, review, and manage Requests for Information (RIFs), submittals, contractor invoices, and project schedules.
- Lead contractor buy-out efforts, including developing bid packages, working with procurement to issue RFPs, and managing scopes of work and work orders.
- Serve as the primary interface with ONCOR and other external utilities to ensure successful interconnection and service agreements.
- Maintain clear communication with contractor, design/engineering partners, and QA/Commissioning teams.
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, industry regulations (e.g., NEC, UL, IEC), and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in production lines and equipment.
- Create detailed documentation, including technical specifications, schematics and test reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, facilities/utilities projects, or industrial construction.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, codes, and safety protocols.
- Experience managing projects in large manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, or similar sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, multitask, and drive execution under aggressive schedules.
- Strong understanding of photovoltaic systems, inverters, and power electronics.
- Experience with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, PSpice, or ETAP.
- Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and automatic technologies.
- Knowledge of relevant electrical codes and standards (NEC, UL 1703, IEC 61215, etc.)
- Experience with large scale EPC/EPCI projects preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
About T1 Energy
At T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), we build energy. We are an American solar manufacturer building the future of energy abundance. From our headquarters in Austin, Texas, we’re pioneering a domestic solar supply chain with one mission: to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.
We started with G1_Dallas, one of the most advanced solar manufacturing facilities in the world. The 5GW facility is located in Wilmer, Texas. It has the capacity to produce more than 20,000 solar modules a day for solar farms that power American homes, businesses, and keep our energy grids resilient.
Next is G2_Austin: Our new solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. Its first 2.1GW phase is designed to produce next-generation TOPCon cells beginning in 2027. As the fab grows, it’s expected to support up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs. Modules assembled at G1 can run on cells from G2.
What comes after G2? Come join us and help figure that out. And then build it. The sun has always shone on America. Now you can turn it into abundant electricity.
The T1 Way
We’re all in on the mission, and we pursue it as one team. We move fast, own our results, and treat each other with respect. Egos stay at the door: no one is too senior to roll up their sleeves, and no idea is too small to share. Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and keep a sense of humor, you’ll fit right in.
T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.