Solar Project Engineer

Solar Landscape

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil preferred)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolarEdge Designer Tool, and MS Office Suite
  • Experience in renewable energy or solar
  • Experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering design
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and strong judgment in decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver design and problem-solving services that support project schedules to the project teams
  • Plan and lead the design development effort for all assigned project teams
  • Oversee, design, and support commercial and grid supplied Solar Photovoltaic systems
  • Conduct detailed site evaluations and coordinate with various engineering professionals to meet technical and code requirements
  • Prepare technical drawings and specifications of PV systems
  • Provide engineering input for site evaluations and interconnection agreements
  • Support project management and construction teams with technical support, RFI's, and review of designs.

Benefits

  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • 401(k) with 4% company match
  • Flexible remote/hybrid work options
  • Paid parental leave
  • Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
  • Modern collaborative office spaces in major cities
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
About The Role

Responsibilities

  • Deliver design and problem-solving services that support project schedules to the assigned project teams.
  • Plan and lead the design development effort for all assigned project teams.
  • Support Design team as part of initial training process and where needed thereafter.
  • Oversee/Design/Support commercial and grid supplied Solar Photovoltaic systems.
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of PV systems to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
  • Conduct detailed site evaluations.
  • Coordinate with structural, electrical, geotechnical, and civil Professional Engineers during design process to assure the design meets technical and code requirements. Manage professional engineer review process to obtain PE stamps on drawing packages.
  • Provide technical support to Commercial Sales and Finance for the development of technical proposals and customer presentations.
  • Participate in meetings and technical presentations to customers, investors, and PV technical community.
  • Provide engineering/technical input and direction to site evaluation, interconnect agreements and other associated tasks.
  • Work with appropriate electric utilities to prepare and process interconnection paperwork.
  • Review specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
  • Identify appropriate equipment for use in PV systems and perform technical qualification of vendors.
  • Support Project Management and construction team with ongoing technical support, RFI's, and As-builts.
  • Review of other design engineers' work during design phase.
  • Lead cross-functional design reviews.
  • Develop necessary customer deliverables such as concept module layouts, single line diagrams, equipment or material specifications, engineering validation, 3-D renderings, and photo simulations.
  • Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) reviews, technical writing, and response coordination.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil preferred).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolarEdge Designer Tool, and MS Office Suite.
  • Must have experience in renewable energy or solar.
  • Experience in electrical, mechanical, structural, or civil engineering design.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Acute attention to detail and strong judgment in decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.


$80,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

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