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. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a technical background.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers to design solar PV, battery and EV charging systems
• Prepare bids for solar PV, battery and EV charging projects
• Project manage solar PV, battery and EV charging installations
• Commission solar PV, battery and EV charging systems

Requirements

• 5‑10+ years of experience in PV & Battery installations (small commercial and large commercial 50‑2 MW+)
• NABCEP PV Installation, Designer, Commissioning or Inspector Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Knowledge of installation of AC & DC electrical wiring, communications and monitoring systems (SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius, Chint, etc.)
• 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.)
• Ability to understand structural drawings and associated industry terminology
• Vast knowledge base of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts (Unirac, PanelClaw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Skills

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD (required)
• Electrical engineering – ability to develop, read and discuss single line diagrams for PV systems (calculate voltage drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, short circuit current calculations, etc.)
• Energy – understanding of Real Power, Reactive Power & Apparent Power
• Solar – knowledge of grid‑tied PV systems and associated components
• Power Distribution – knowledge of 3‑Phase Power Systems & microgrids
• Construction – familiarity with project management, project flow & deadlines
• Design – familiarity with SMA, SolarEdge, Fronius & other inverter products/design software

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage
• Time Off: Flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable)
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy
• Reasonable Accommodations: If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ta@wearelegence.com or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number