Project Engineer – Greentech PV Solutions

About the role

The Project Engineer will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of grid-scale photovoltaic solutions. This position is based in Wendell, NC.

Responsibilities

• Lead photovoltaic inverter projects from contract award through commissioning, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and specifications
• Drive project execution, ensuring technical excellence across every phase, and serve as a trusted point of contact for customers and cross-functional teams
• Manage engineering deliverables, including multi-stage drawing submittals, technical reviews, and maintain accurate project documentation
• Configure and integrate inverter and control systems, including parameter programming and coordination of communication protocols such as Modbus
• Act as the technical project lead, collaborating across engineering, sales, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive execution and resolve issues proactively
• Engage directly with customers to clarify requirements, present technical solutions, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain high standards of process execution, including purchase requisitions, documentation, testing records, and project closeout
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as single-line diagrams, control schematics, bills of material, and configuration records to ensure traceability and quality
• Support broader initiatives as experience grows, including pre-award engineering, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to process improvements and strategic projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent field)
• 3+ years of experience supporting utility-scale photovoltaic systems, string inverters, energy storage, or commercial solar engineering projects
• Experience with SCADA systems design, configuration, or system integration in energy or infrastructure environments
• Experience with inverter controls, testing, and industrial communication protocols, including Modbus RTU/TCP
• Technical proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and RFP documentation
• Understanding of utility-scale PV system architecture, 3-phase string inverter (Virtual Central) configurations, and grid interconnection requirements
• Hands-on experience with SCADA integration and industrial communication protocols, including Modbus protocol configuration and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with North American (UL) and/or European regulatory standards for grid-interactive inverters

Qualifications

• Master's degree is strongly preferred
• AutoCAD, Visio, or equivalent CAD/drafting experience
• Proficiency with Siemens engineering and project management tools (or demonstrated ability to learn new platforms quickly)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for purchase orders, BOMs, and order acknowledgments
• Advanced SCADA and controls experience, including DNP3, IEC 61850, or other industrial communication protocols beyond Modbus
• Exposure to OEM inverter parameter programming, SCADA integration fieldwork, or commissioning on PV installations
• Exposure to utility substations, generation assets, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Multilingual capabilities (Spanish/German a plus)
• Experience transitioning from SCADA/controls roles into renewable energy systems integration
• Detail-oriented and disciplined, committed to accuracy, documentation rigor, and on-time delivery
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable interacting with customers, OEM partners, and cross-functional internal teams at all levels

Benefits

Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.