What are the responsibilities and job description for the PV Project Engineer position at GPD Group?
Why GPD?
At GPD Group, our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build.
As an employee-owned company, we foster a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment where every voice is valued and innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a culture encouraging you to explore your potential, lead purposefully, and make a lasting impact.
With over 60 years of experience and a team of 950 professionals across 14 offices nationwide, we deliver architectural, engineering, and planning services that empower communities and shape the future of energy infrastructure. Our Power Team is growing organically through a reputation for excellence in transmission and substation design, and we’re excited to welcome new talent who share our commitment to high-quality design, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.
From day one, you’ll be supported with training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your career. At GPD, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a culture that encourages you to explore your potential, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact.
Role Summary
Execute complex renewable power generation projects from utility-scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture, work hands-on with advanced software, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver results that matter. You’ll work with experienced engineering mentors to apply technical standards and contribute to project delivery. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience ready to take ownership of project tasks and deepen their expertise.
Qualifications
GPD passionately believes that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put in the time and effort to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and benefits offering.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
At GPD Group, our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build.
As an employee-owned company, we foster a collaborative, non-hierarchical environment where every voice is valued and innovation thrives. You’ll be part of a culture encouraging you to explore your potential, lead purposefully, and make a lasting impact.
With over 60 years of experience and a team of 950 professionals across 14 offices nationwide, we deliver architectural, engineering, and planning services that empower communities and shape the future of energy infrastructure. Our Power Team is growing organically through a reputation for excellence in transmission and substation design, and we’re excited to welcome new talent who share our commitment to high-quality design, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.
From day one, you’ll be supported with training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow your career. At GPD, you’re not just joining a company—you’re becoming part of a culture that encourages you to explore your potential, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact.
Role Summary
Execute complex renewable power generation projects from utility-scale solar to battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture, work hands-on with advanced software, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver results that matter. You’ll work with experienced engineering mentors to apply technical standards and contribute to project delivery. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on experience ready to take ownership of project tasks and deepen their expertise.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology
- 3-6 years of experience
- Pursuit of or have passed Professional Engineering (PE) Exam a plus
- Proficient with the development and coordination of:
- Equipment layouts and site plans
- One line and three line diagrams
- DC and AC collection systems
- Cable routing, trenching, and conduit layouts
- Construction details and technical notes
- Integration of control and monitoring systems
- Practiced ability to comprehend and interpret applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE standards.
- Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary internal teams, clients, utilities, and equipment vendors to resolve design questions and support submittal reviews.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, calculations, design narratives, and technical reports to support permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Advanced ability to develop and refine PV system layouts using AutoCAD based tools and PVcase, ensuring constructability and alignment with project constraints and client standards.
- Advanced ability at energy production modeling using industry standard tools such as PVsyst and System Advisor Model (SAM), including:
- Assumption development and validation
- Loss modeling and performance checks
- Comparison of modeled results against project requirements
- Experience with electrical calculations, including:
- Voltage drop
- DC and AC system losses
- Conductor sizing and circuit loading
- Lead the design of trench, duct bank, and cable ampacity studies using tools such as AmpCalc, CYMCAP, or ETAP, under supervision.
- Reliable and team-oriented, with demonstrated experience collaborating across disciplines to support project execution.
- Clear and professional communicator with demonstrated ability to convey technical information across teams and disciplines.
- Valid Driver’s License is required.
- Execute the design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. This includes collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, cable routing, communications systems design, grounding design, equipment selection, and equipment specifications.
- Apply and verify compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE standards.
- Perform and lead cable ampacity and trench design using software packages like CYMCAP, ETAP, or AmpCalc.
- Lead the modeling of electrical systems using software packages like ETAP or SKM for the generation of electrical reports, including short circuit analysis, reactive power and load flow analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis.
- Lead the development and review of grounding system designs for PV plants using tools such as CDEGS and WinIGS, including coordination with senior engineers on study assumptions and results.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing while continuing to grow technical expertise.
- Accountable for the quality of your deliverables and for supporting peer reviews to uphold team standards.
- Engage with clients to clarify technical requirements, contribute to project updates, and ensure alignment with expectations.
- Execute project tasks independently within established scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
- Participate in occasional site walks for current projects, and act as a field engineer on construction sites.
GPD passionately believes that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put in the time and effort to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and benefits offering.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
- Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Professional Development Support
- And much more...
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.