PV Solar Engineer

About the role

The PV Solar Engineer is responsible for executing PV solar and BESS site inspections, testing, audits, and quality control service projects. This position requires over 80% of travel and involves executing Engineering Services' projects such as on-site inspections, audits, commissioning verifications, punch list generation, troubleshooting, drawings and design review, technical due diligence, independent engineering, etc.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV and Storage systems, FAT and SAT testing for transformers, BESS systems
• Coordinating with field service technicians, engineers, subcontractors, and other O&M personnel
• Project manage systems audits, inspections, and commissioning to meet project schedule and budget
• Ability to troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Create reports on technical commissioning, findings, and/or inspections and communicate with the client in a professional manner
• Provide leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) issues on site and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that the team complies with the HSE Plan
• Ensure hazard/risk analysis is performed before the start of activities
• Support to Marketing and Sales teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Solar PV and BESS industry
• Verifiable experience for O&M and commissioning in the field
• OSHA 10 certification (10hr) required
• Experience in using project management software
• Proficiency in using MS Office- Word and Excel
• Experience in reporting and client communication
• Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and commissioning work
• Fall Protection Trained
• Training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures is desirable
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions, including but not limited to desert areas, snow conditions, long hours standing, climbing stairs, and using ladders
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards)
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Unexpired, valid United States Passport

Qualifications

• Electrician with experience in C&I and utility-scale PV systems
• NABCEP PVIP certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Medium and Hi Voltage testing experience

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
• Experience with project management tools and techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.