Essential Functions:

Takes initial system concept ideas and turns them into fully detailed construction ready designs. Working on commercial, industrial, and small utility scale solar projects, this position has a steady pipeline of diverse projects to engineer and balances contractual obligations with sound engineering practices while maintaining compliance with applicable codes.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodation statement: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, including all-important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Designs electrical infrastructure in support of photovoltaic systems using knowledge of electrical engineering and solar photovoltaic system design along with industry best practices.
• Develops construction documents based on customer requirements, sound engineering decision-making, and applicable NEC and CEC code sections.
• Responds to comments issued by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) during the permit review process in accordance with company SOP’s, with the intent of expedient issuance of building permits.
• Provides technical review of submitted system components and ancillary devices for compliance with design specifications.
• Provides support to field installation personnel by promptly answering all Requests for Information (RFI) in accordance with company SOP’s.
• Assures product quality by reviewing testing data provided by internal field personnel and 3rd party testing agencies.
• Provides engineering guidance to the company at large by answering questions and performing internal training upon request.
• Support all other departments on any and all electrical questions and solve any electrical-related problems that arise before, during, and after construction.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required:

• Strong verbal / written communication skills in English
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously
• At least 1-3 years of design or engineering experience related to renewable energy
• Competence in AutoCAD
• Well-versed in MS Office
• Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, NEC requirements, construction practices
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute, and adapt/ shift to tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Valid driver license
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Preferred:

• Competence in PVSyst
• MS degree in ME or EE or related discipline
• EIT Certification