Technical Specification Specialist

Greentech Renewables

• $100K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, or relevant experience.
  • Expertise in solar energy and energy storage systems.
  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC), utility interconnections, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications.
  • Proven communication skills with engineers, providing informed guidance without overshadowing their decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Explain and assess technology tradeoffs in system designs.
  • Provide product comparisons and detailed analysis to engineers.
  • Assist in developing and refining specification language relevant to electrical installations.
  • Review and confirm equipment specifications and requirements.
  • Compile product data sheets and compliance documentation for specifications.
  • Support engineering feasibility studies and discussions related to energy projects.
  • Facilitate coordination between manufacturers and engineering resources.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan available for employees aged 18 and older.
  • Paid Sick Leave for both full-time and part-time employees per state requirements.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employees.
  • Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation days offered.
  • Paid Pregnancy and New Parent Leave for welcoming new family members.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching.
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for eligible expenses.
  • Access to Teledoc services for remote healthcare consultations.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Specification Specialist to serve as the trusted technical resource supporting consulting engineers, owner's engineers, and specifiers by providing product expertise, code awareness, equipment application guidance, and specification support while respecting the engineer's design authority.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Engineering

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Electrical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent field experience
  • Solar and energy storage expertise
  • Understanding NEC, utility interconnection, and BESS applications
  • Strong ability to communicate with engineers (Proven track record of helping engineers make informed decisions while never replacing the engineer's professional judgment)


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Deep knowledge of
    • Solar PV
    • Battery Energy Storage Systems
    • Inverters
    • PCS platforms
    • EV charging
    • Switchgear
    • Transformers
    • Utility interconnection equipment
    • Micogrids
    • Controls and EMS platforms


WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Remote work on a small team, with multiple weekly check-ins
  • Frequent travel to build relationships
  • Work standard business hours of 8am to 5pm within your time zone or within the time zone of the Division assigned


COMPENSATION RANGE:

The compensation range for this position is 100000 to 110000 annually

OTHER COMPENSATION:

The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:

  • Bonus


BENEFITS:

Benefits available for this position are:

  • 401(k) (18 or older)
  • Paid Sick Leave (Full-Time)
  • Paid Sick Leave (Part-Time) - per your State's requirements
  • Insurance (Full-Time) - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
  • Insurance (Part-Time) - Medical only (30+ hours/week)
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Teledoc


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Engineering Engagement

  • Explain technology tradeoffs.
  • Provide product comparisons.
  • Discuss system architectures and applications.
  • Support feasibility discussions.


Specification Support

  • Assist with Division 26, 33, and 48 specification language.
  • Review equipment requirements.
  • Provide product cutsheets and technical data.
  • Supply compliance documentation.
  • Support FEOC and cybersecurity information requests.
  • Coordinate manufacturer engineering resources.


Design Assistance

  • Discuss solar and BESS system concepts.
  • Provide application recommendations.
  • Assist with equipment selection strategies.
  • Support resiliency and microgrid discussions.
  • Provide constructability feedback.


Manufacturer Coordination

  • Coordinate engineering reviews.
  • Manage factory resources.
  • Track emerging technologies.


What This Role Does NOT Do

  • Stamp drawings.
  • Act as engineer of record.
  • Approve designs.
  • Perform final engineering calculations.
  • Override consulting engineer decisions.

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