Project Engineer

The Role:

Please note, this client can take candidates that have a background in Civil, solar, distribution or protection & controls 

The Project Engineer provides design deliverables to support commercial and/or utility-scale solar electric systems. He/she will execute engineering and technical tasks of assigned projects from early stage site evaluation through complete permitted PV system design package and handover to Construction.

Responsibilities:

• Design complete large-scale commercial or utility-scale PV systems, including but not limited to, mounting systems, electrical configurations, requisite wire and conduit sizing according to NEC and Company’s voltage drop standards, and generation of BOMs and detailed system production modeling.

• Prepare technical drawings and specifications of PV systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

• Conduct detailed site evaluations for targeted projects, including but not limited to, due diligence review, proposal development, and pre-engineering support to Sales, Finance, and Construction.

• Manage and work closely with equipment vendors to identify technical challenges and create new solutions.

• Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil Professional Engineers during the design process to ensure the design meets technical and code requirements. Manage professional engineer review process to obtain PE stamps on drawing packages.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• BS degree in an engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering degree is preferred

• 5 years minimum engineering experience

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering design is preferred

• 4 years of solar - Prior experience in the solar industry is highly desirable, specifically in commercial, utility, and distributed generation. If not, they need to have a background in Civil, distribution, or P&C

• Project management experience, including but not limited to, development, permitting, conceptual and detailed design, and engineering.

• Strong organizational skills required with the ability to manage several design projects.

• An Understanding and working familiarity with the current AutoCAD software version and MS Office suite.

Perks of the role:

• Yearly 25% bonus

• This client just spent a Million Dollars on renovations to their headquarters, where you will be working