Project Design Engineer (SCADA)

About the role

We are seeking a Design Engineer to create PV power plant designs for projects from early stages of the project life cycle to detailed engineering for construction. Design Engineers are capable of creating highly detailed array layouts based on project site conditions, customer preferences, and their own knowledge of current technologies during the conceptual stages to optimize the value of the project. During the detailed engineering phase of the project, the Design Engineer will coordinate with internal and external resources as needed to generate the engineering package, obtain necessary construction permits, and assist in construction administration during the installation of the system.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in utility power plant scale solar PV systems design, a knack for problem solving, is comfortable in dynamic situations, and detail-oriented. Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is a must.

Responsibilities

• Follow standards and goals for the engineering department
• Assist in documenting and developing industry best practices, standards and guidelines
• Attend project meetings, develop reports and status of design deliverables
• Prepares detailed mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural designs for solar arrays
• Coordinates with Project Managers, and other project participants to define project design basis and project goals
• Uses understanding of system performance, construction logistics, material and labor costs to optimize designs
• Responsible for creating and maintaining design packages
• Adopts necessary document control measures to manage internal and external design documentation
• Creates Bills of Materials for projects
• Holds design review meetings with internal and external parties as needed to maintain proper QC/QA on their projects
• Assists in development of departmental processes and best practices for the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture
• Minimum of 3 years project engineering experience in the design/build, EPC or utility electricity generation field producing technical CAD documents
• Strong AutoCAD skills, SolidWorks is a plus
• Working knowledge of electrical and civil design, materials and methods of installation
• Strong familiarity with construction and electrical codes
• Experience in the solar PV industry or other power generation sectors, and experience creating utility scale permitting and construction documents
• SCADA design experience

Benefits

• Generous time off and holiday policy
• Remote flexibility
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression
• 401k match
• Stock options
• Home office set up allowance

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000 (dependent on experience). Individual pay may be greater or higher within the posted range, based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.