Electrical Engineer, Development

Orenda

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Full Time

Posted May 28, 2026

$120k - $170k

Energy Storage

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Job Description

Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with renewable energy projects and proprietary asset management technology.

Key Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer supports Orenda’s Principal Engineer and the Project Development team by keeping our design baseline sharp: enforcing standards, driving QA/QC at key design milestones, and closing technical loops across EOR packages, vendor interfaces, and field-driven clarifications. You’ll turn ambiguity into decision-grade inputs, drive traceable resolution back into active design sets, and — when patterns emerge — harden our design standards and equipment specs so issues don’t repeat.
This role is ideal for : a rigorous, fast-moving engineer who loves getting to the bottom of things. You can spot design-standard violations quickly, run disciplined comment-closure cycles, and translate messy questions into crisp issue statements with impact, options, and a recommended path forward. You thrive in a high-urgency environment where tight coordination with Development Project Managers, Engineering, Pre-construction, Procurement, and Construction is how we scale.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years in electrical engineering supporting complex projects (energy, utility, industrial, EPC, or comparable).
Electrical codes: Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC and relevant local/amendment requirements) and ability to apply them across design development, permitting packages, and field-driven clarifications.
Electrical equipment fluency: Comfortable reviewing MV electrical equipment and related interfaces (protection/controls, metering CT/PT, grounding/bonding, communications, commissioning support) and spotting scope/interface risk early.
RFI discipline: Proven ability to run structured RFI / technical clarification cycles (comment logs, turnaround targets, closure tracking) with auditable traceability of assumptions and approvals.
Rigor + ownership: Low tolerance for ambiguous scope, undocumented commitments, or drifting baselines; uses logs, timestamps, and explicit assumptions to keep teams aligned.
Cross-functional execution: Comfortable operating across Construction, Pre-construction, Procurement, Finance, and Legal without overstepping authority.
Communication: Strong writing and exec-ready communication skills (clear issue statements, options, and recommendations).
Tools: Comfortable adopting engineering/procurement workflows in systems like Kahua, Procore, Bluebeam/PlanGrid, BIM 360, or similar.
BESS / PCS / protection schemes experience (battery OEM, PCS, switchgear/protection, communications).
Cross-functional design experience coordinating with civil, structural, and architectural disciplines.
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.

Benefits & Perks

At Orenda, you’ll help build the real-world infrastructure that makes the energy transition possible.
You’ll do this in a mission-driven culture that values ownership, accountability, continuous learning, high performance, and genuine collaboration. We work hard, move quickly, and enjoy doing it together.
In addition to the chance to do important work with a great team, Orenda offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent:
Base Salary: 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.
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan, with 3% Employer Match LifeTime Fitness corporate membership Monthly commuter stipend Learning and education stipend Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy Regular company events
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