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Senior Solar Project Engineer

The Senior Solar Project Engineer leads the technical design and execution of commercial solar projects. You’ll manage system design, support permitting and interconnection, mentor junior engineers, and provide cross-functional support from development through construction.


Senior Solar Project Engineer is needed to perform the following duties: 


  • Support the Design team as part of the initial training process and as needed thereafter.
  • Oversee, design, and support commercial and grid-supplied solar photovoltaic systems.
  • Lead project teams by providing clear direction, objectives, and ongoing support to team members.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers to support their professional growth and technical development.
  • Prepare technical drawings and specifications for PV systems to ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.
  • Conduct detailed site evaluations and coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil Professional Engineers during the design process to ensure all technical and code requirements are met.
  • Manage the PE review process to obtain professional engineer stamps on drawing packages.
  • Provide technical support to Commercial Sales and Finance teams for the development of proposals and customer presentations.
  • Participate in meetings and technical presentations to customers, investors, and the broader PV technical community.
  • Offer engineering input for site evaluations, interconnection agreements, and other related tasks.
  • Collaborate with electric utilities to prepare and process interconnection paperwork.
  • Review specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment, identify appropriate equipment for PV systems, and perform technical qualification of vendors.
  • Support Project Management and Construction teams by responding to RFIs, providing technical guidance, and assisting with as-built documentation.
  • Review the work of other design engineers during the design phase and develop customer deliverables such as concept module layouts, single-line diagrams, material specifications, engineering validations, 3D renderings, and photo simulations.
  • Assist with reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), technical writing, and coordinating responses.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree is required in  Mechanical Engineering or Energy Engineering or Electrical Engineering


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