Senior Solar Energy Engineer - Energy Solutions

Overview

The core business of our Energy Solutions division is the delivery of Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) and Design/Build Contracts. Our ESPCs are a viable way to upgrade and renovate facilities in a budget‑neutral or even budget‑positive way. The process diverts money already being spent on utilities and directs it into facility upgrades, covering scope development, design, bidding, construction management, commissioning, measurement and verification, and even ongoing energy management services.

We have experience in designing the nation’s most energy‑efficient buildings, including many zero‑energy buildings. Our knowledge is unparalleled in the Guaranteed ESPC market, which allows us to dive deeper than our competitors. In addition, CMTA’s Renewable Energy team brings extensive experience across the renewable energy sector, including behind‑the‑meter, front‑of‑the‑meter, and community solar projects. Our team works in a wide range of building types, from dense urban environments to rural settings, and focuses on Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and EV charging infrastructure, delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

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.

• 5‑10+ years of experience in PV & Battery installations (small commercial to 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, Solar Edge, Fronius, Chint, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of the NEC electrical code, especially section 690.
• Experience with PV interconnection documents and the ability to understand and sift through utility tariffs.
• Experience with behind‑the‑meter and ahead‑of‑the‑meter interconnections.
• Experience modeling PV production (SAM, PV Syst, Helioscope, etc.).
• Ability to understand structural drawings and associated industry verbiage.
• Vast knowledge of PV racking types from pitched roof to flat roofs, carports to ground mounts (Unirac, Panel Claw, Terrasmart, Iron Ridge, etc.).

• Experience with Revit/AutoCAD is required.
• Electrical engineering: ability to develop, read, and discuss single‑line diagrams for PV systems—including voltage‑drop, conduit fill, transformer sizing, and short‑circuit current calculations.
• Energy (real power, reactive power & apparent power).
• Solar: knowledge of grid‑tied PV systems & associated components.
• Power distribution: knowledge of three‑phase power systems & microgrids.
• Construction: familiarity with project management, project flow, and deadlines.
• Design: familiarity with SMA, Solar Edge, Fronius and other inverter products/design software.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.