Senior Engineer- Solar & BESS

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design engineer for utility-scale PV Solar projects (20MW) and larger
• Strong understanding of inverter based technologies commonly applied for these project types
• Effectively communicates with stakeholders and can actively participate in project plan meetings
• Lead development of electrical design packages for utility scale BESS
• Review and approve equipment drawings and specifications for procurement. Review project drawings for constructability and code-compliance.
• Support new product and technology research initiatives
• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Develop and manage relationships with a network of vendors and engineering consultants for the entire project life cycle.
• Support training of engineering department personnel and development of design drawing libraries
• Perform site visits during construction for project assessment.
• Additional duties as assigned and/or directed
• Responsible for the solar PV electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
• Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
• Supporting company business development activities as it relates to renewable energy projects
• Monitoring your project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
• Solar PV system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
• Solar PV system energy production modelling
• Developing solar construction and equipment specifications
• Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent educational/certification background
• 4 years of solar design and/or project engineering experience
• Working knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other standards relevant to the industry
• Moderate proficiency with PVSYST software
• Working knowledge (or Moderate Proficiency) in AutoCAD software
• Strong knowledge of power engineering principles relevant to photovoltaic energy and Battery Energy Storage systems.