Project Engineer

About the job

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing 5-20MW photovoltaic solar systems, including systems paired with Battery Energy Storage (BESS), solar-only, or BESS-only projects. They will work within the Project Engineering & Execution team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective designs, continually improving company standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop, Design, and Engineer optimized solar PV and PV/BESS systems for project-specific scopes 5MW- 20MW
• Design to include scope of work, complete bill of materials, specifications, and design drawings directly or through 3rd parties
• Utilize and update where necessary standard specifications for project 3rd-party engineering support. Review proposals and finalize contracts for 3rd party support and contract execution
• Develop and maintain design basis and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods, and processes, and improve the efficiency of project development and project selection process
• Assist Project Development or Sales in communicating value proposition to client(s)
• Assist with the preparation of Investment review materials for FID approval
• Provide technical guidance for legal and business decision-making
• Support the Project Manager during construction and commissioning

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical (preferred), Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• PE license (preferred) or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Continuing Education in areas of PV and BESS
• Minimum of 4 years in PV and BESS design (required), including site layout, single-line diagrams, and major equipment selection
• Experience with power studies is a plus
• Proven detailed design experience in PV and overseeing all aspects of PV System design, EPC project execution (preferable on the EPC company side or 3rd party engineer supporting) integration, and commissioning; experience in MV/HV electrical systems a plus, and the ability to manage through the entire project lifecycle
• Racking system familiarity, wire management, DC String optimization, best practices in PV system design, LV AC design
• Microsoft Office, Procore, Smartsheet, BlueBeam Revu, PVSyst (a plus)
• Providing technical support to sales and developers through a range of energy projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of codes and standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, UL-listing, IBC, IFC
• Energy modeling, PV specific modeling, standard electrical calculations, basic structural and mechanical calculations

• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.