Applications Engineer

Overview

Design, estimate, and qualify solar racking systems for large‑scale solar projects.

Key Responsibilities

• prequalification
• project analysis
• structural calc
• material reduction
• doc review
• client liaison

Tasks

-Draft technical prequalification documents (plans, assembly drawings, and details) for ground mounted solar racking systems -Support Sales Staff in performing preliminary project analysis, estimating material take-offs, and responding to technical questions. -Perform engineering analysis, including structural calculations for company products, in accordance with applicable codes and standards. -Propose, design and validate new ways of reducing the total amount of structural material in racking systems to reduce the overall cost of the system without compromise to quality -Evaluate inbound documentation to identify potential hurdles to successful project completion Interface with company staff, client commercial and technical personnel

Requirements

• solar pv
• autocad
• bachelors engineering
• 1yr experience
• self‑directed
• interpersonal

What You Bring

We are seeking civil and mechanical engineers to join our project engineering team. We are looking for creative, intelligent, and driven professionals who want to make a positive impact on the planet. As an Applications Engineer, this individual will play a key role in designing, estimating, and qualifying for GigaWatts worth of Solar Capacity around the world. This is a prime opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their professional skills and gain experience in the exciting market of Solar PV. Currently accepting applicants in NJ, NY, and CT. -Experience with solar PV technology preferred but not required. -Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities, comfortable -Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering, project management, sales, or estimating experience preferred -Bachelors in Engineering Civil or Mechanical Engineering or similar -Excellent interpersonal skills -Ability to perform work independently and reliably according to work schedules and assignments -Capability for navigating, interpreting and applying building code requirements -Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, reports -Proficiency in AutoCAD

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Benefits

Salary: $75,000-$80,000 yearly Salary: $75,000-$80,000 per year -Paid time off -Tuition reimbursement -Vision insurance -401(k) matching -Parental leave -Health insurance -Dental insurance -Referral program -Professional development assistance

About Gamechange Solar

-Founded in 2012, the company pioneered utility-scale tracker and fixed-tilt solar racking systems in Norwalk, CT. -It serves challenging terrains—from quarries to deserts—using tools like TopoSmart+ for complex layouts. -Uniquely combines engineering expertise with high-volume manufacturing to balance quality, cost, and speed in large solar farms. -Utilizes solutions like Genius Tracker and BOS for fast installation and reliable performance.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship will be provided.