Associate Project Engineer

About the Role

The Associate, Project Engineer participates in and leads utility-scale photovoltaic power plant designs. The position is part of a fast-paced and multidisciplinary team requiring engineering knowledge, AutoCAD drafting skills, and experience/coordination with land development. The position collaborates closely with our Engineering and Development teams on a diverse selection of solar projects.

What You'll Do

• Implement drawing plot templates and generating shape files to maintain standards for the company for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (2-3 system design).
• Execute PV Layouts in AutoCAD for development phase solar projects.
• Utilize GIS AutoCAD plugin & AutoCAD Civil 3D surface files to identify buildable terrain.
• Execute development phase SLD Diagrams.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers to ensure consistency in preliminary layout design of PV systems.
• Working closely across engineering team to modify plans as site constraints evolve during project development.
• Collaborate with civil engineers to review early-stage designs.
• Prepare PVsyst energy production reports consistent with design assumptions.
• Participate in interconnection study review and incorporate utility feedback to project design.
• Develop a specialty knowledge or skill set to complement the existing team's capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related engineering or technical field.
• 1+ years of experience working in a professional engineering or construction environment, including internships and co-ops.
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Fundamental knowledge of Pvsyst.
• Ability to interpret USGS, FEMA, and topographic maps.
• Continuous interest in learning about cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and evolving field.
• Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done right" type attitude.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of integrity and proven organizational capacity to manage multiple projects is required.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about 20% of working time; must carry an acceptable driving record and active driver's license.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.

Compensation

Base salary: $73,000-90,000 dependent on location and experience.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year)
• Impactful Volunteer Time Off Program
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• 401(k) matching retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Wellness incentives