SOLAR PLANNING ENGINEER

GenPro Energy Solutions is the regions foremost expert on renewable energy integration and sustainable energy product offerings. GenPro is focused on four major industry sectors including, solar power solutions, solar lighting systems, solar water pumping and filtration, and cleantech product distribution.

Primary Function:

GenPro Energy Solutions has been the Great Plains premier Solar Developer and EPC since 2017. The GenPro EPC Services team was primarily responsible for building the Nebraska solar market which is now a consistent pipeline of community and municipal solar activity. Since then, GenPro has expanded nationally partnering with Developers to build best-in-class solar farms with a focus on community and utility-scale solar projects in the Midwest.

GenPros Solar Planning Engineer will have extensive knowledge of PV Solar installation, and electrical codes with an emphasis on safety and OSHA regulations. They will have responsibility over the tasks and deliverables in the project development preconstruction phases of each project to ensure the critical path activities have been met and the project is ready to hand over to the construction team.

Reporting relationship: Director of EPC Construction

Starting Pay Range: $95,000 to $130,000, depending on experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage Engineering & Design: Oversee all engineering and design efforts throughout project phases, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Technical Drawing Review: Create and review drawings to maintain project timelines and accuracy.
• Support Construction: Provide technical assistance during construction to ensure designs are implemented effectively.
• Decision Making: Evaluate trade-offs related to cost, schedule, and performance to meet project objectives.
• Development & Permitting Support: Collaborate with Business Development and regulatory bodies, conducting necessary technical analyses to advance projects.
• Resolve Technical Issues: Lead RFI resolutions, review submittals, and support weekly construction calls.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align engineering activities between internal and external teams, reducing ambiguity and risks.
• Risk Management: Maintain the project risk register and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Software Utilization: Use Helioscope and PVSYST for energy modeling and system design support.
• Equipment & Design Review: Approve equipment drawings, ensure constructability, and review designs for code compliance.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Lead process improvements and integrate new technologies.
• Vendor & Consultant Management: Build and manage relationships with vendors and consultants.
• Team Training: Provide technical training and support to Construction teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with an applicable discipline preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge with National Electric Code
• Extensive experience in solar project engineering or a similar field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts and topics effectively for non-technical audiences in written reports and documents and verbal presentations
• Experience managing multiple projects at one time, with a demonstrated ability to switch between contexts quickly and efficiently
• Skilled at making sound and defensible decisions with incomplete information
• Knowledge of solar energy systems and industry trends
• Ability to build and maintain long-term, trusting relationships
• Detail oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Software/tools expertise with the following, or comparable: AutoCad, PVSyst, Excel, Smartsheets, ProCore, SiteTracker, etc.

Certifications & Credentials:

• NABCEP certification is a plus
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a background check and drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to a background check or drug testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

The information contained in this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. This job description is not intended to constitute an offer or contract of employment. Job descriptions may and do change periodically.

GenPro Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.