Purpose: 

The Photovoltaic (PV) Engineer will be accountable for the PV design, all performance, and production estimates. Preconstruction design review, finalizing BOM with Estimators and capturing design improvement implemented throughout construction. This is not a remote position and will be required to be in Goodhue, MN up to three days per week.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead design through pre-con and contract signing.
• Finalizing Bill of Materials with Estimating for proposals.
• Works with Purchasing/Preconstruction/Construction/Estimating to review and approve equipment and material specifications.
• Captures design improvements and ensures they are incorporated into future works
• Seeks out opportunities for design improvement from vendors and new industry standards, including optimization or tracker rows, modules, Inverter sizing, and
• Prepare conceptual designs for indicative pricing efforts.
• Works closely with the construction team to incorporate constructability feedback into future designs
• Acts as a technical resource for construction and preconstruction teams
• Leads PV array design and re-design based on client RFPs utilizing multiple Tracker and Inverter Suppliers' specifications, use of Trunklines, Wire management systems, and accounting for slope verifications.
• Design Solar PV Systems, including 1-line diagrams, array layouts, fence layouts road layouts, and string sizing including MV quantities and cable sizing. This will be based on client documents, setbacks, sometimes a kmz file, and reworking a current design to a different module.
• Serve as a technical representative in client meetings.
• Assist in maintaining and updating Engineering standards
• Work with third-party engineering firms for design reviews as needed
• Typically, will support multiple projects simultaneously. Sizes range from 1.5MWdc to 500 MWdc
• Coordinate with HV substation Design-build companies on MPT, Cap banks, and Gen-Tie needs and sizing as needed
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.

Specific Responsibilities

Support the CAD needs of the Preconstruction and Field construction teams, including but not limited to:

• Create proposal-level PV designs and BESS designs
• Build up KE PV Design Criteria
• Prepare Submittal Packages with Estimators
• Performs energy modeling PVsyt
• Perform takes-offs for proposals and material procurement
• Maintain CAD file archives
• Stay current with required training for the company's CAD requirements
• Utilize and work within Procore for submittals and transmittals

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• Proficiency with PVsyst production modeling, Helioscope, AutoCad, PV Case
• Competency in Cadd and pdf versions of array layouts.
• Minimum of 3 year's experience in PV construction management or PV Solar Design in Utility Scale 1 to 50 MWdc
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other degree related to electrical utility design.
• Professional Engineering license preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

EEO

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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