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Solar Project Engineer
GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a global leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.
Solar Project Engineer Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Draft construction documents (plans, assembly drawings, shop drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems
- Participate in internal and upstream supply chain QC operations including documentation peer reviews and First Article Inspections (FAIs)
- Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion
- Maintain intimate familiarity with best design practices and new products used in industry through continuous review of manuals, improved design techniques, etc.
- Interface with company staff, clients, and permitting officials
- Propose, design, and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality
- Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions
Solar Project Engineer Required Experience & Skills:
- Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports
- Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments
- Capability for navigating, interpreting, and applying code requirements
- Commanding proficiency in AutoCAD
- Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Norwalk, CT (Hybrid) - Business Office professional attire when in office setting.
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Principals only. GameChange Solar does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000