Senior Staff Engineer (Solar)
Duties And Responsibilities
- Screen prospective solar projects to identify potential risks and value
- Define project constraints and buildable area considering existing infrastructure, topography, hydrology, and subsurface ground conditions
- Prepare conceptual project layouts. Optimize layouts to maximize project value
- Analyze available meteorological datasets and apply long-term correlation to assess project resource characteristics
- Estimate project annual energy production, energy uncertainty, energy probability values, and time-based production profiles
- Conduct site visits to assess site suitability, participate in landowner meetings and community outreach events, and participate in monthly construction meetings
- Affiliate with federal, state, county, and local permitting efforts
- Support the preparation of project sales proposals
- Affiliate with project financing by responding to lender and independent engineer due diligence questions
- Interface with the Project Management, Project Electrical Engineering, and Operations teams leading up to and through project commercial operations
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical discipline including but not limited to Physics and Atmospheric Science
- Master’s Degree is a plus
- 2-4+ years of related experience in the renewable energy industry
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Open to occasional travel
- Valid Driver's License
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Skills
- Master's degree in an engineering or other relevant science discipline is a plus
- Familiarity with resource and energy modeling software including PVsyst and SAM
- Familiarity with site design tools including AutoCAD and GIS software
- Knowledge of meteorological data sources, long term correlation methods, and other statistical analysis
- Knowledge of energy project economics and familiarity with concepts such as NPV, IRR and LCOE
- Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects at a time
- Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds
Base Pay
$85,000.00 - $108,000.00 USD Annual Bonus: 15%
Benefits
The company offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
About the Role
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Qualifications
Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
Skills
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance.
Benefits
Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Company Information
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.