Solar Engineer / Senior Solar Engineer

Overview

Plan and optimize engineering activities for solar facilities, covering O&M, projects, and budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

• tech evaluation
• operations optimization
• maintenance programs
• project management
• budget planning
• troubleshooting

Tasks

-Propose improvements and evaluate new technologies to minimize operating costs, risk and potential losses and maximize potential generation. -Optimize strategies for operating facilities and support repower -Support with development, revision and quality control of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs, policies and procedures. -Act as an engineering project manager for projects assigned. -Participate in development of RFP’s, specifications and drawings, proposal review and contract award, tendering phase, quality assurance and finalization. -Assist in capital and maintenance budget preparation and prioritize, plan and schedule of work budgeted. -Assist self-perform teams in troubleshooting and repair, and equipment selection of solar equipment. -Review the preventive and corrective maintenance reports to ensure compliance and identify issues. -Coordinate with internal teams and third-party engineering firms for special projects. -Support with contract administration to ensure compliance with permits, policies and codes. -Perform site audits and work with contractors and self-perform teams to improve the health of the sites.

Requirements

• bs engineering
• solar ops
• energy storage
• pvsyst
• nec
• microsoft

What You Bring

-Excellent inter personnel and facilitation skills. -Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to manage multiple concurrent projects. -3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Solar Operations & Maintenance, Development or Construction. -BS Degree in Engineering, electrical preferred -Travel Expectation: 15-35% -Proficient with Microsoft applications. -Experience in Energy Storage technologies is an asset. -Knowledge of National Electric Code, PVSyst, and other modeling software -Strong verbal and written communication skills and planning, prioritizing and organizing abilities. -Familiarity with applicable OSHA standards

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About Brookfield Renewable U.S.

-Born from a century‑plus legacy in power generation, spans 34 U.S. states with a diverse renewable portfolio. -Its landmark U.S. projects include hydro plants like Cohoes’s School Street facility and large wind and solar farms across multiple states. -Typical engagements span hydropower upgrades, wind farm operation, solar development, and energy storage integration. -In 2022, bolstered its utility-scale pipeline by acquiring Urban Grid’s solar and storage projects.

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