PV Solar Development Engineer

Description

• Support vendor selection, procurement process, permitting submission, and submission of interconnection applications.
• Oversee electrical, civil and racking engineering design deliverables, including coordination between engineering disciplines.
• Support the Project Development team to assist them with initial site plan analysis and system sizing and constraints, submission of interconnection applications, and reviewing development documentation (ex: Phase 1 ESA’s, Geotechnical analysis, etc.).
• Drafting single line diagrams.
• Creating preliminary PV site layouts utilizing Autocad, PVCASE and Perform electricity production modelling utilizing PVSYST software.
• Creating drawing sets for development and permitting utilizing AutoCAD and PVCase software.
• Perform desktop site assessments and field site assessments. Critically evaluate site viability, capacity and production, and determine electrical interconnection options and strategies.
• Coordination and support of internal project financing and accounting efforts.
• Provide technical evaluations for new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and NABCEP Certifications and/or OSHA 10 certifications are a plus.
• Positive attitude, high energy, supportive team member, problem solver, able to work in a collaborative environment as well as work on self-directed independent projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with specific knowledge of MS Project, Google Suite, and Smartsheets.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles.
• Proficient design engineering skills, detail oriented and organized.
• Self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines while also working in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with 3-phase power and utility interconnection process required.
• PVCase software proficiency is a plus.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and PVSYST software.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from an accredited university strongly preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills and an understanding of financial concepts and considerations.
• Working knowledge of civil and structural design aspects.
• This position will be staffed out of Soltage’s headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey.
• PV+BESS experience is a plus.
• This is a hybrid role, which requires on-site attendance at our Jersey City, New Jersey headquarters 3 days per week.
• 4+ years of progressive design engineering experience, consisting of multiple Distributed Generation Ground Mounted Photovoltaic Solar Farms or Solar PV+BESS projects at one time, and in some cases, across multiple regions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance