Solar PV Engineer

$/yr - $/yr

• Support the Engineering department in the design of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants in their early stages of development
• Responsible for solar meteorological measurement campaigns, energy production estimates, and reviewing capacity tests after construction
• Generate preliminary utility-scale PV plant designs, including optimized layout iterations, module & inverter modeling, and electrical configuration.
• Generate internal energy production estimates using PVSyst for solar farms under development and track changes across design life.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Construction, Procurement, and other Engineering teams) to ensure design alignment with internal standards and applicable codes.
• Review buildable areas derived from topographical, geotechnical, and environmental constraints.
• Assist in preparing design packages for local and state permitting, landowner exhibits, and contractor bidding.
• Review and provide feedback on detailed designs from external consultants and contractors.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal design standards, templates, and tools.
• Participate in site visits and field assessments, as needed.
• Support the evaluation of new technologies and design methodologies to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control of design files and project records

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related field is required
• A master's degree is a plus
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV design or a related engineering role is required
• Experience using PVSyst to create energy production estimates
• Experience with using solar layout design tools such as Plant Predict, Rated Power, Design Pro, PVCase, PVFarm, or similar tools to generate early-stage solar farm layouts
• Experience in designing solar meteorological measurement campaigns and reviewing solar plant performance test results is a plus
• Experience supporting the solar projects under construction is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the 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
• 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 has a sound understanding of business concepts

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Design, and Strategy/Planning

• Staffing and Recruiting

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave