Engineer - Entry Level, Solar (PV)
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking an Engineer-Solar (PV) to join our Electrical team in Lake Forest, California. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in renewable energy.
About the role
The Solar (PV) Engineer is responsible for providing engineering expertise to evaluate conformance of inverters, energy storage systems, solar/photovoltaic panels, solar racking, and tracking systems to industry standards. Responsibilities include creating evaluation reports and test plans, conducting and/or witnessing testing, resolving technical and/or administrative issues, and delivering superior customer service. Ability to travel up to 25%.
Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations of equipment to determine compliance with applicable standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute project work while keeping the client informed.
- Read and understand schematics and manufacturing instructions.
- Validate project scope and sample applicability.
- Identify and locate test instruments and equipment required for testing.
- Set up and operate equipment under test (EUT).
- Perform testing of products in accordance with standards, including but not limited to: rating, leakage current, dielectric, temperature, pressure, stability, mechanical hazard, flammability, abnormal and fault insurance, rain, etc.
- Perform utility interactive testing such as response to abnormal voltage, response to abnormal frequency, unintentional islanding, harmonic distortion, and interconnection integrity.
- Set up and operate standard test equipment including power analyzers, oscilloscopes, load banks, EMI equipment, thermocouples, data loggers, multimeters, dielectric strength testers, ground continuity testers, surge generators, over-voltage testers, environmental condition chambers, and articulated probes.
- Use hand tools to build/calibrate test fixtures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, power systems, renewables, or similar preferred).
- No experience required; recent college graduates considered.
- Detailed-oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and organize workload.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to make technical decisions and engineering judgments independently within established parameters.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Physical dexterity to perform clerical and technical functions, including bending, stooping, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites.
- Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license and reliable driving record.
- Ability to travel as business needs dictate, up to 25%.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of directly related experience.
- Prior project management experience.
- Experience with U.S., Canadian, and other international product safety standards (e.g., ANSI, CSA, UL, EN, IEC).
- Experience with inverter, PV, and other energy equipment standards such as UL 2703, UL 61730, UL 61215, UL 1741, UL 9540, UL 2200, IEEE 1547, IEC 62109, etc.
Pay
The base wage or salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Individual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous vacation/sick time (PTO).
- Tuition reimbursement.