Alternative Energy Engineer in Training

Position Responsibilities

Draft and revise electrical design drawings for solar, battery storage, and microgrid systems under the guidance of a licensed engineer, including setup, input, and redline corrections.
Perform load calculations and develop one line diagrams for electrical services, sizing systems by voltage, phase, amperage, and kVA.
Apply National Electrical Code requirements for grounding, conductor sizing, demand factors, and conduit fill as you build code competency under senior engineer supervision.
Calculate solar generation and system sizing using PVSyst and Homer Pro/Grid for both utility scale and building connected power generation projects.
Analyze utility electrical tariffs to calculate system payback timelines for clients.
Coordinate with architectural and civil teams by reading and interpreting their plans to produce accurate, consistent contract documents.
Take on ambiguous project scopes and fill in technical details independently as you grow into the role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related energy field, or two to three years of relevant alternative energy design experience in place of a degree
• Zero to three years of job related experience
• Basic knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and design practices
• Competency with Microsoft Office Products, specifically Microsoft Excel
• C competent mathematical and analytical skills with strong written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to sit for the FE exam within the first year, or a current EIT certification
• Experience with System Advisor Model (SAM), PVSyst, or Homer Grid/Pro
• Exposure to utility scale or commercial scale solar, or battery storage system projects
• Familiarity with NEC and IEEE codes and standards
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam

Position Salary Range

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

Contact

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