Sr. Project Engineering & Execution Associate

Role Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary PV and BESS system design drawings under the supervision of the senior design staff
• Submission of interconnection application and engineering oversight of the application through the process under supervision of senior design staff
• Resolve issues as they arise through the interconnection process through keeping abreast of local utility design standards and interconnection processes
• Ensure all design deliverables meet the internal engineering standards and pertinent codes
• Develop PV Syst models for the individual projects and evaluation of new markets
• Cookordination external engineering resources as necessary and manage the task order and accounting process
• Evaluate site plan impact from different BES manufacturers and provide design recommendations regarding how project metrics are impacted such as footprint, and equipment layout configuration
• Create single line diagrams for interconnection applications and other detailed technical drawings to support preliminary evaluation of sites or projects under construction, as required
• Review of Request for Proposals and support proposal development. Provide proposal input including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial analysis, detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, simulation results, and cost and savings derivations
• Cookordinate and review the final site plans with the senior design staff and inter discipline reviews to ensure compliance with other design considerations such as Civil and Structural Engineering. These include items such as weight restrictions, geotechnical challenges, flood elevations, wetland setbacks and advisory to those disciplines of electrical issues
• Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on site visits as necessary to support the project construction
• Train and develop junior engineers and design/drafting technicians on electrical systems design, technologies, codes and contract document preparation
• Review the design approach methods and equipment selection to ensure the best overall project design and customer goals are achieved
• Review Power Purchase Agreements and EPC agreements to ensure design and energy model compliance
• Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects

Job Requirements and Experience

• Undergraduate (BS) Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• PE Registration as a Professional Engineer (preferred)
• NABCEP certification (preferred) - PV Design Specialist or PV Installation Professional
• Drivers License
• Competent with computer software including Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and PVcase Ground Mount
• Minimum 5 years of experience designing photovoltaic systems and/or BES projects, with experience doing 1-5 MW sized ground mounted systems preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of PVsyst and energy system modeling
• Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for the construction of electrical PV systems
• Able to work individually or as part of a team
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems
• Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to integrate both verbal and written communications with interpersonal skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross functional team
• Ability to represent the company well
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Remote or hybrid business hours splitting time between home and office
• Ability to travel out of town as required to development, construction or operating assets (approximately 30% of the time)