Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

About the role

The Energy Solutions division of CMTA is the fastest growing division of our large and growing company. This position will work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers to design, bid, project manage, and commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems for various clients of CMTA.
• Help clients by providing technical expertise in solar PV, battery, and EV charging system installations.
• Ensure compliance with NEC electrical code, utility tariffs, and interconnection standards.
• Model PV production using tools like SAM, PV Syst, and Helioscope.
• Develop and review single line diagrams for PV systems, including calculations for voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, and short circuit current calculations.
• Manage project timelines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their energy needs and provide tailored solutions.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of experience in PV & Battery installations (small commercial and large commercial (50-2MW+)NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690.
• Experience with PV Interconnection documents and ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs.
• Experience with behind the meter and ahead of the meter interconnections.
• Experience with modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope etc.).
• Vast knowledge base of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge etc.).

Skills

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD.
• Ability to develop, read, and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems.
• Knowledge of grid tied PV systems & associated components.
• Knowledge of 3-Phase Power Systems & microgrids.
• Familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & Other inverter products/design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Benefits

Benefits Overview includes 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Health & Welfare Benefits, Life and Disability Insurance, Time Off, and Expenses.

Pay

Pay ranges are indicated, and the exact pay will be determined based on relevant job-related factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.

Schedule

Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)

Legence

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