RENEWABLE ENERGY JOB SPOTLIGHT – Project Design Engineer – Solar

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Project Design Engineer  (REMOTE)

 SUMMARY
This position reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering, or another management personnel that the President/Senior Vice President of the Company may designate.
This position is located remotely and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.
This position is expected to travel up to 30% 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare bid packages for subcontractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design in coordination with internal CAD Designers and Subject Matter Engineering Experts
• Assist in all stages of project design including conceptual and advanced system design observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, balance of systems, permitting and technical support
• Prepare conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc.
• Assist project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to schedule
• Development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, and quotes from suppliers
• Coordinate external resources such as structural, civil and electrical engineering consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers
• Create, review and maintain drawing packages and project documentation
• In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver photovoltaic projects
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development
• Assist with technical training of other team members and new employees
• Perform energy generation modeling for solar projects using PV Syst and other tools
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional engineering experience in the solar industry
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of PV power plants
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
• Strong in Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Previous experience managing project from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred.

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