Applications Engineer - Renewable Energy

Overview

Designs solar PV & storage systems, prepares proposals, and coordinates project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• storage configuration
• system design
• energy modeling
• load analysis
• financial modeling
• contractor management

Tasks

The Applications Engineer will be responsible for designing distributed energy systems, preparing customer proposals, and supporting project delivery from early feasibility through implementation. The role combines system modeling, technical sales support, and contractor management, with the overarching goal of creating efficient and reliable renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. -Configure storage technologies to help clients reduce demand-related costs. -Monitor schedules, deliverables, and contractor performance; provide weekly updates. -Contribute inputs to economic evaluations and ROI assessments. -Participate in meetings and presentations as the technical subject-matter expert. -Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for solar PV and storage systems. -Develop layouts, system sizing, and energy performance projections. -Issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to contractors; review and score bids. -Conduct feasibility analysis, load studies, and performance modeling. -Produce financial comparisons for clients under both PPA and direct ownership models. -Serve as a point of contact between internal stakeholders, contractors, and end customers to maintain momentum and resolve challenges.

Requirements

• autocad
• helioscope
• pvsyst
• electrical engineering
• project management
• pv design

What You Bring

A boutique renewable energy provider serving the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the technical development of solar PV and battery energy storage projects. This individual will work at the intersection of engineering design, customer-facing proposals, and project execution. The position requires a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands-on project coordination skills, and the ability to deliver practical and cost-effective clean energy solutions. Applicants must have an Electrical Engineering degree and be based within commuting distance of Honolulu. -Understanding of PPAs, demand charge management strategies, and project financial structures. -Project management training or experience supervising EPC contractors. -Competence with system design tools such as AutoCAD, Helioscope, or PVsyst. -Prior use of energy management or monitoring software. -Knowledge of local permitting processes, grid interconnection, and utility protocols. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory). -Strong written and verbal communication, combined with excellent organizational and project management ability. -Direct experience designing PV and battery storage projects. -Familiarity with C&I electrical systems and interconnection requirements.

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About Climate17 | B Corp™

-An international recruitment specialist with offices in the UK and Spain. -Earned B Corp™ certification in June 2023, reflecting high performance and transparency. -Operates in high-growth green markets, connecting top talent with employers in renewable energy and sustainability. -Specialist consultants serve clients across the UK, USA, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. -Donated a portion of profits to charity, raising over £7,124 for environmental and social causes.

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