Electrical Engineer
Canonsburg, PA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=121+Hillpointe+Drive+Canonsburg+PA+USA+15317) - Energy
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Advance your engineering career by designing renewable energy solutions that power communities.
Fisher Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 0-5 years of experience to join our growing Energy team. In this role, you'll contribute to the design of impactful renewable energy projects including community solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and microgrids that support the clean energy transition and benefit the communities we serve.
Whether you're a recent electrical engineering graduate or already building your career, this is a chance to gain hands-on project experience, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and follow a clear path toward PE licensure. Apply today and join a firm that values growth, collaboration, and creating real-world impact through innovative engineering.
Who We Are
At Fisher Associates, our people are the heart of everything we do. As a multidisciplinary design services firm with eight locations nationwide, we empower our team members to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives. When you join Fisher, you're not just building a career, you're helping build a better world.
Why You'll Love Working at Fisher
You are empoweredto achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.
Your voicematters in our inclusive and transparent culture, where accessible leadership genuinely welcomes ideas and feedback.
Your growthis our priority. We offer clear career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing learning opportunities to support your development.
You thrivein a culture that celebrates fun and fosters a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere, so you can bring the best of yourself to work every day.
Your journeyis shaped by a culture of mentorship, where experienced colleagues guide your growth and you, in turn, inspire others.
Your successis supported by our flexible work environment empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.
What You'll Do as an Electrical Engineer
Under the mentorship of a Senior Electrical Engineer:
Design complete photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) packages, including AC/DC single-line diagrams, conduit and feeder schedules, layout plans, grounding diagrams, and electrical calculations.
Perform key system analyses, including load analysis, energy production modeling, system sizing, and equipment specification.
Support the utility interconnection process and ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA).
Coordinate with external partners to assist in power system studies including short circuit, cable ampacity/thermal, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
Work closely with civil, structural, and environmental teams to ensure seamless, integrated project delivery across disciplines.
What We Offer
Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives.Work on engaging energy design engineering projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Hybrid Work Schedule
Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
Strong Work-life Balance
Shareholders Program
Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group
Salary Range$72,000-130,000
Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.
LI-Hybrid
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Requirements
What You Bring, Your Expertise as an Electrical Engineer
B.S. degree in Engineering or related field. Electrical Engineering is a plus.
0-5 years of Electrical design engineering experience preferred.
EIT preferred or ability to obtain it. PE licensure is a plus.
Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and utility interconnection standards.
Experience with distributed generation projects, knowledge of permitting processes and interconnection requirements, exposure to battery energy storage systems and microgrid projects preferred.
Experience in CYMCAP, PVCASE, AutoCAD, PVSyst. ETAP preferred.
Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
Driven to take ownership of projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration integrity, respect, and active listening.
Have a sense of curiosity, always looking for a better way, and a continuous improvement mindset
Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description
$72,000-130,000 annually
