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NicolƔs O.

Yokohama, Japan

$30/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Renewable Energy & Business Solutions Expert | Engineering, Finance & Market Strategy Electrical Engineer (M.Sc. candidate, Yokohama National University) with hands-on experience supporting solar M&A technical due diligence across 700+ MW of utility-scale PV and BESS portfolios in PJM, Duke Energy, ERCOT, and SPP. My recent work includes reviewing PVsyst yield models, validating financial model inputs (IRR, NPV, DSCR sensitivities), analyzing interconnection studies and upgrade cost exposure, evaluating offtake structures including Virtual PPAs, and preparing Investment Committee-ready technical memoranda. I also lead an engineering and business consulting practice (Talera LLC) delivering project finance modeling, energy yield assessments, market entry strategy, and data-driven dashboards for renewable energy clients across the Americas. Core Services & Expertise: šŸ”¹ Renewable Energy & Engineering Solutions šŸ”¹Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) šŸ”¹Solar Energy Market Procurement šŸ”¹Energy Project Finance Vehicles šŸ”¹Technical Due Diligence & Performance Analytics šŸ”¹ Business & Marketing Strategy šŸ”¹Interconnection Analysis šŸ”¹Webinar Structuring & Execution šŸ”¹Market Entry Strategies šŸ”¹Database Creation & Management šŸ”¹Copywriting for Social Media I am passionate about driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth in the energy sector. Let’s collaborate to take your projects to the next level. šŸ“© Feel free to reach out for consulting or partnership opportunities!

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Distribution
  • KNIME
  • Python
  • Power Engineering Software
  • UiPath
  • Solar Design
  • PVSyst
  • Solar Energy
  • Due Diligence
  • Data Analysis
  • Energy
  • Financial Consulting
  • Market Research
  • Commercial Design
Anthony M.

Orlando, Florida

$150/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I’m a licensed professional engineer with over 7 years experience in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering consulting industry. I have experience in project management coordinating and managing MEP Engineering progression of projects dealing directly with architects and contractors. My design experience includes new construction and tenant improvements with wide a variety of project types. Conduct peer reviews for other engineering firms on large scale projects. Skilled in heat load calculations, energy calculations, equipment selection, piping design, ductwork design, smoke bomb layouts, psychometrics, code compliance, specifying, inspecting, submittal reviewing, and coordinating between MEP disciplines. Energy management expert, designing, developing, and testing optimal systems for maximum energy savings with minimal equipment conflicts. Conduct & coordinate site visits, meetings with architects and clients on site or remotely, on site field coordinating with contractors.

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD
  • HVAC System Design
  • AutoCAD HVAC Loads Calculations
  • Piping Design
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
  • Control Engineering
  • MEP Design
  • Load Calculation
  • Design Analysis
  • Equipment Sizing
Tharindu C.

Monaragala, Sri Lanka

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am currently holding the position of CEO and Director Engineering in Electrical Engineering and sustainable energy solution related company and i have very capable design engineering team. I’m an Electrical and Sustainable Energy Engineer with over 10 years of experience in power systems, renewable energy, and automation. I specialize in designing, managing, and optimizing solar PV, battery energy storage, and industrial electrical systems that deliver performance, reliability, and sustainability. šŸŒž What I Do Best Solar & Renewable Energy Engineering: Design and execution of utility-scale and commercial PV systems, including feasibility studies, yield assessments (PVsyst/ETAP), grid integration, and commissioning. Electrical System Design: Comprehensive LV/MV/HV design, protection coordination, and compliance with IEC, IEEE, and BS7671 standards. Automation & Control: PLC/SCADA programming, BMS integration, and IoT-based smart energy management for buildings and factories. Project & Team Leadership: End-to-end project delivery — from concept to commissioning, budget control, vendor management, and team mentoring. Sustainability & Efficiency: Implementation of energy audits, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, and ESG-aligned practices to enhance plant efficiency and reduce operational costs. šŸ”§ Tools & Platforms AutoCAD Electrical | ETAP | PVsyst | Helioscope | HOMER Pro | Revit MEP | MATLAB/Simulink | Siemens TIA Portal | Rockwell RSLogix | Schneider EcoStruxure | Tridium Niagara | MS Project | BIM 360

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Design
  • Power Distribution
  • Solar Design
  • Solar Farm Design
  • Control Engineering
  • Solar Energy Simulation
  • CAD Drafting
  • Project Engineering
  • Tender Document
  • MATLAB
  • ETAP
  • Wind Energy
  • PLC Programming
  • Industrial Automation
Shady A.

Damietta, Egypt

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Profile Overview: Industrial Project Manager | Mechanical Design Expert Hi, I’m Shady, an Industrial Project Manager and Expert Mechanical Designer with over 18 years of experience in managing and delivering high-end industrial projects, specifically in the extrusion industry. My expertise spans a wide range of processes, including blown film, cast film, filament, and MDO (Machine Direction Orientation) extrusion machines. Project Management Expertise: As a project manager, I excel at overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion. I have successfully led diverse teams, including design, control, assembly, and planning, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. My experience includes: Managing multiple concurrent projects with tight deadlines. Planning and executing industrial exhibitions and trade shows to showcase cutting-edge technologies. Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating between different departments for seamless project execution. Streamlining project workflows to improve efficiency and productivity. Mechanical Design Expertise: I am an expert-level mechanical designer with extensive experience in CAD and simulation software, including: Siemens NX: Advanced 3D modeling, surface design, and assembly. CATIA: Parametric design and mechanical simulations. Ansys: Structural analysis, thermal analysis, and CFD simulations. I specialize in designing complex mechanical components and systems with a focus on durability, precision, and performance. My portfolio includes designing custom extrusion screws, turret winders, and industrial machinery tailored to client specifications. What I Can Offer You: Full-cycle project management: From concept development and design to final installation and commissioning. Custom mechanical design solutions tailored to your industry needs. High-level expertise in extrusion technology and process optimization. A commitment to delivering top-quality results that exceed client expectations. Let’s collaborate to bring your project to life! I am available for freelance project management, mechanical design, and consulting opportunities. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can contribute to your success.

  • Finite Element Analysis
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Modeling
  • CATIA
  • ANSYS
  • CFD Analysis
  • 2D Drafting
  • Mechanical Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Engineering Design
  • Design Simulation
  • Modeling
  • 3D Design
  • Siemens NX
  • Fluent
Mike S.

Boulder, Colorado

$145/hr
5.0
63 jobs

AI can move a project forward fast. It can also create architecture nobody trusts, firmware that almost works, security holes no one noticed, ML models that don’t survive real data, and prototypes that fail the moment they touch real hardware. That is where I create the most value. I help founders, inventors, and technical teams use AI aggressively without letting AI-generated mistakes turn into expensive engineering debt. If you are already using ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Codex, Replit, Lovable, or other AI tools, but your project is getting stuck because the output is brittle, insecure, poorly specified, hard to validate, or disconnected from real-world constraints, I can help. Think of me as an AI engineering whisperer: someone who understands both the power of AI and the engineering realities that AI often misses. My strongest fit is not commodity implementation. If your project is fully specified and just needs code written, there are many lower-cost options on Upwork. My value is highest when the system is ambiguous, partially built, AI-generated, technically risky, or crossing the boundary between software, hardware, firmware, data, ML, and operations. I help answer questions like: ā–ø Is this AI-generated architecture actually safe to build on? ā–ø Will this prototype survive real users, real hardware, real timing, and real edge cases? ā–ø Are there hidden security, reliability, integration, or model-validation risks? ā–ø What should be rebuilt, what should be kept, and what should be tested first? ā–ø How do we turn a promising AI-assisted prototype into a real engineering system? MY WORK TYPICALLY FALLS INTO FOUR AREAS: AI ENGINEERING RESCUE ā–ø Review AI-generated code, architecture, workflows, and product plans ā–ø Identify brittle assumptions, missing tests, security gaps, and failure modes ā–ø Turn prototype chaos into a coherent technical path REAL-WORLD SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE ā–ø Design systems that work beyond the demo ā–ø Bridge AI, software, hardware, firmware, sensors, wireless links, and operations ā–ø Translate unclear product ideas into buildable technical specifications APPLIED ML & DECISION SYSTEMS ā–ø Build and validate machine-learning models for noisy, real-world decision environments ā–ø Work with time-series data, feature engineering, model evaluation, and out-of-sample testing ā–ø Identify leakage, overfitting, regime-change problems, and weak validation methods ā–ø Develop ML systems where bad assumptions create real financial or operational consequences EMBEDDED, IOT & HARDWARE-AWARE DEVELOPMENT ā–ø Firmware, PCB, sensor, wireless, and real-time system review ā–ø STM32, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, BLE, cellular, IoT, industrial, and prototype systems ā–ø Debug issues where software assumptions collide with hardware reality I have taken numerous products from concept to production, including embedded systems, IoT devices, industrial controls, data systems, automation tools, and AI-enabled workflows. I also build applied ML models for noisy, high-stakes decision environments, including financial market models that I use in my own trading. That work demands strict leakage control, disciplined feature engineering, out-of-sample validation, model-failure analysis, and constant attention to whether a signal is real or just noise. My background includes MSEE-level engineering training, decades of hands-on product development, and extensive practical use of LLMs, agentic AI workflows, and applied machine learning. Most AI consultants do not understand hardware. Most hardware engineers underuse AI. Most ML prototypes are not tested hard enough against real-world failure modes. I bridge those gaps. Best fit for: ā–ø Founders building AI-assisted products ā–ø Teams with prototypes that work in demos but not in the real world ā–ø Companies using AI-generated code and needing review, hardening, or architecture cleanup ā–ø Teams building ML, forecasting, automation, or decision-support systems ā–ø Embedded, IoT, robotics, sensor, wireless, or firmware projects where AI alone is not enough ā–ø Inventors who need a senior technical reality check before spending serious money The value I bring is practical technical judgment. I help you move faster without fooling yourself. A short review can often prevent weeks or months of wrong-direction development. Relevant technical areas: Embedded systems • AI/ML systems • LLM workflows • Agentic AI • System architecture • Applied machine learning • Time-series modeling • Forecasting • IoT • Firmware • PCB design • STM32 • ESP32 • Raspberry Pi • BLE • Cellular IoT • Real-time systems • Sensors • Wireless systems • Product development • Prototyping • Manufacturing readiness • Security review • Automation • Data pipelines • Python • C/C++

  • Electrical Engineering
  • C
  • Circuit Design
  • Raspberry Pi
  • Firmware
  • Sensor
  • FreeRTOS
  • Embedded System
  • Arduino
  • C++
  • Internet of Things Solutions Design
  • Python
  • Embedded Linux
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • Prompt Engineering
Anar A.

Gdansk, Poland

$15/hr
4.5
27 jobs

I help US-based residential and commercial projects get NEC-compliant electrical and low-voltage (Division 27) drawings ready for permit approval and construction. I’m an Electrical & ELV Design Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering practical, buildable, and cost-effective designs — not just theoretical drawings. Experienced in working with US standards (NEC, NFPA) and coordinating electrical and low-voltage systems to meet AHJ and contractor requirements. Comfortable working on small tasks, revisions, redlines, and single-sheet updates, as well as full project packages. Fast turnaround and clear communication guaranteed. šŸ”Œ ELECTRICAL & DIVISION 27 / LOW VOLTAGE DESIGN • Electrical power & lighting layouts, riser diagrams, panel schedules • Load calculations (NEC Article 220) • Division 27 systems: structured cabling (CAT6 / CAT6A), MDF & IDF layouts, rack elevations, labeling (BICSI-aligned) • ELV systems: CCTV, Fire Alarm (coordination level – NFPA 72), Access Control & Intercom, PAVA • Cable tray routing, grounding & bonding coordination • Network layouts using Ubiquiti UniFi Design Center šŸ’” LIGHTING DESIGN AND PHOTOMETRIC REPORT (DIALux Evo) • Interior, exterior, faƧade, and landscape lighting concepts • Accurate 3D building and site models • Lighting calculations and photometric reports • Realistic 3D lighting visualizations • Installation-ready lighting layout drawings šŸ—ļø PROJECT EXPERIENCE Completed residential, commercial, and hospitality projects in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and for international Upwork clients. Worked on US residential and commercial electrical and low-voltage (Division 27) projects. Delivered NEC- and NFPA-compliant drawings that successfully passed permit review. šŸ¤ WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME • 100% Job Success Score ⭐ • Detail-oriented and deadline-driven • Clear communication & fast response • Client-first mindset — I listen, adapt, and deliver exactly what the project needs 🧰 TOOLS AutoCAD | Revit | DIALux Evo | UniFi Design Center | ETAP | EPLAN Electric P8 | EASE Address If you need clean, code-compliant, and buildable electrical or low-voltage drawings, just send me a message — I’ll be glad to help.

  • Electrical Engineering
  • 2D Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • CAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • CAD Software
  • Network Design
  • DIALux evo
  • CATIA
  • UniFi
  • Electrical Design
  • National Electrical Code
  • CAD Drafting
  • PDF Conversion
  • Markup
  • Drafting
  • Lighting Design
  • Lighting Design Software

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What does an Electrical Consulting engineer do?

An electrical consulting engineer designs and analyzes power distribution systems to meet safety codes and project requirements. This role focuses on modeling system behavior through rigorous engineering studies rather than just drafting layouts. You translate complex electrical data into actionable design decisions that keep facilities operational and compliant. Your work bridges the gap between theoretical power flow analysis and physical installation constraints.

  • Model electrical networks using specialized software like ETAP or SKM Power*Tools to run load flow and short circuit studies. These analyses reveal how power moves through a system under various conditions and identify potential failure points before construction begins. You interpret these results to size conductors, select protective devices, and validate that the design meets all technical specifications.
  • Create detailed single-line diagrams and wiring schematics in AutoCAD Electrical or Autodesk Revit MEP. These documents serve as the primary reference for contractors who install switchgear, transformers, and panelboards on site. You ensure every symbol and connection matches the calculated loads and physical layout requirements defined in the project scope.
  • Compile technical reports that document your assumptions, calculation methods, and final recommendations for stakeholders. These reports justify your design choices to clients and regulatory bodies by showing clear evidence of code compliance and system reliability. You also maintain precise records of your engineering decisions to support professional licensure applications and future project audits.

How to hire an Electrical Consulting engineer on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your electrical system requirements and analysis needs clearly to attract qualified engineers. The Job Post Generator powered by Umaā„¢, Upwork's Mindful AI helps you draft a precise post by describing your needs in a few sentences. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to start your search.

  • Specify required software proficiency such as ETAP for power studies or AutoCAD Electrical for wiring diagrams.
  • List specific deliverables like single-line diagrams, load flow analysis reports, or code-compliant design documentation.
  • State whether the role requires professional licensure support or specific experience with MEP coordination.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate verified engineering analysis and documented design decisions. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess technical fit quickly.

  • Review exported study outputs such as SKM Power*Tools reports or ETAP simulation results for accuracy.
  • Check for clear technical reports that summarize assumptions, analyses, and recommendations for past projects.
  • Verify experience with Autodesk Revit MEP if your project requires integrated building systems documentation.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific engineering workflows and problem-solving approaches relevant to your electrical systems. Interviews can be scheduled and conducted within Upwork Messages with an immediate transcript and summary after each one.

  • Ask how they model system behavior and validate design decisions against safety codes and standards.
  • Request examples of how they iterate on analysis results to support downstream project documentation.
  • Clarify their process for maintaining accurate work descriptions for professional licensure records if needed.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for design reviews, analysis completion, and final documentation export. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define milestones for submitting preliminary diagrams and final engineering study outputs.
  • Agree on file formats for exported diagrams and integration into your broader project documentation.
  • Establish a schedule for regular check-ins to review technical compliance and design progress.

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How much does hiring an Electrical Consulting engineer cost?

$500-$2,500 per project is a typical range for focused Electrical Consulting engineer work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Load flow analysis

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Compiled power flow results and system behavior data
  • Generated single-line diagrams from modeling software
  • Summarized assumptions and analysis recommendations

Schematic documentation

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Drafted electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
  • Itemized equipment specifications and quantities
  • Organized drawing sets for stakeholder review

Power systems study

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Built system representation in ETAP or SKM Power*Tools
  • Exported simulation results for design decisions
  • Documented code adherence and safety findings

MEP design coordination

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Created electrical layouts within Autodesk Revit MEP
  • Identified spatial conflicts with other building systems
  • Finalized drawings for contractor installation

Licensure support documentation

$7,000-$10,000/project

Expert-level
  • Authored detailed work descriptions for NCEES applications
  • Validated engineering decisions and responsibilities
  • Curated design examples demonstrating professional competency

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Electrical Consulting engineer worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an Electrical Consulting engineer is worthwhile. These professionals design and validate electrical systems to meet safety codes and performance standards. They generate technical reports and diagrams that guide construction and equipment installation. This expertise reduces the risk of costly redesigns or compliance failures later in the project.

How do I evaluate Electrical Consulting engineer candidates?

Review their portfolio for specific engineering study outputs such as load flow analysis results or single-line diagrams. Ask candidates to explain how they used tools like ETAP or AutoCAD Electrical to resolve a complex design constraint. Look for clear documentation of assumptions and recommendations in their past technical reports.

What deliverables does an Electrical Consulting engineer produce?

An Electrical Consulting engineer produces electrical system design documentation including wiring diagrams and engineering drawings. They also submit technical reports that summarize analysis assumptions and design recommendations for stakeholder review.

Which software tools do Electrical Consulting engineers use?

Electrical Consulting engineers commonly use AutoCAD Electrical for schematic documentation and Autodesk Revit MEP for design coordination. They also run power system analyses with specialized platforms like ETAP or SKM Power*Tools to evaluate system behavior.