Project Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end technical design, engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial and utility-scale solar projects.
Role type
Senior IC Project Engineer (Solar Energy)
Builds
Commercial and utility-scale solar energy systems
Domain
Renewable Energy / Solar Power
Required skills
Electrical engineering design, NEC code knowledge, PV system sizing, structural assessment, electrical protection design, equipment specification, construction drawing production, permit coordination, EPC contractor management, site QA/QC review, as-built documentation
Preferred skills
PE license, NABCEP certification, PVSyst, SAM, AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, Aurora Solar, civil/structural design review, third-party due diligence management
Technologies
PVsyst, System Advisory Model (SAM), AutoCAD, PVcase, ArcGIS, Helioscope, Aurora Solar, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Review site parameters and interconnection studies to determine optimal system sizing; Conduct shading analysis and structural assessments; Model proposed designs to predict energy production; Lead engineering team to produce permit/construction drawing sets; Specify electrical protection and control schemes; Coordinate technical reviews and secure permit approvals; Provide technical supervision of contractors during system installations; Review shop drawings and witness factory testing; Compile as-built drawings and operations manuals.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC