Jr Project Engineer

Job Description:

Plankton Energy is seeking a Junior Project Engineer. This role is responsible for assisting the engineering team in the development of commercial solar projects. The role includes both management skills and technical skills. Day to day work will include running energy models, conducting feasibility site visits, drafting interconnection drawings, managing engineering design of solar projects, and assisting with engineering design. Apply if you have some solar experience and are excited to develop commercial solar projects.

About Plankton Energy

Plankton Energy is a leading commercial solar development firm. We focus on developing distributed solar projects located on the built environment; serving schools, houses of worship, multi-family communities, self-storage, retailers, and large real estate owners.. We develop, design, finance, install, and own and operate project nationwide. Our mission is to increase access to and participation in the clean energy economy for the underserved. We at Plankton are passionate about clean energy.

Our team has developed, financed, and installed over 100 MW of distributed energy projects and arranged financing for over $5 billion of utility and energy projects. We are sustainability managers, educators, developers and investors and we are devoted to providing access to our customers so they can serve as leaders in their communities and participate in the clean energy economy.

Responsibilities:

·      Support the engineering team in solar project design

·      Manage engineering design for commercial solar projects with external engineering firms

·      Review engineering designs from third party engineering firms

·      Conduct feasibility site visits

·      Draft interconnection designs for utility applications

·      Run energy models for pre-construction and as-built designs using Helioscope

·      Review and approve new technology to be used in design for new projects

·      Coordinate with construction manager to approve as-built design changes

Requirements:

·      BS Degree in Engineering. Electrical, Systems, or Environmental degree preferred

·      1-3 years of work in the solar industry

·      Drivers license

·      Must have valid work authorization for the US

·      Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar

·      Familiarity with solar project design

·      Familiarity with NEC or IBC

·      Excitement for working in the renewable energy industry

·      Strong organization tendencies

Position Specifics:

·      Location: Brooklyn, NY

To Apply

·      Email resume and cover letter to claire@planktonenergy.com

·      We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age