Senior Solar Project Engineer

About the role

Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Engineering

We are partnered with a 20-year established, leading, national renewable energy Developer and EPC provider, specializing in Utility Scale, Community and Distributed Generation Solar projects. Their installations include commercial solar rooftops, solar carports & canopies, ground-mount systems, energy storage, microgrids, community solar, and solar decommissioning. They offer turnkey solutions from project development right through to operations & maintenance. We have an opportunity for a Senior Solar Project Engineer to lead design, engineering, and technical project management for Solar PV systems. Overseeing projects from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Design & Engineering: Lead system layouts, electrical designs, and energy production estimates using AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, and Helioscope
• Project Management: Oversee projects from feasibility to commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence
• Techical Leadership: Act as a solar technology expert, mentor junior engineers, and ensure regulatory compliance (NEC, UL, ASCE)
• Permitting & Compliance: Coordinate with agencies, utilities, and regulators for necessary approval
• Quality Assurance: Review technical specs, conduct site assessments, and optimize system performance

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years in Solar PV engineering (rooftop, ground-mounted, single-axis tracker)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, PVcase, Helioscope
• Knowledge of interconnection requirements, permitting, and regulations