Solar PV Design & Optimization Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and optimize utility-scale solar PV layouts from conceptual design through detailed engineering, balancing energy production with constructability and site constraints.
Role type
Senior IC solar PV design & optimization engineer
Builds
Utility-scale solar PV system layouts and energy models
Domain
Renewable energy / Solar PV
Required skills
Utility-scale PV layout design, PVsyst modeling, Single-axis tracker systems, DC/AC ratio optimization, GCR and row spacing analysis, Electrical and system loss evaluation, Site constraint evaluation, Equipment configuration (modules, inverters, trackers)
Preferred skills
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Python, pvlib, BESS design, EPC/Developer project support, PE licensure
Technologies
PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Python, pvlib
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize utility-scale solar PV layouts; Evaluate site constraints and topography to maximize capacity; Develop and maintain PVsyst models; Perform sensitivity analyses on energy production; Coordinate with civil and electrical engineering teams; Review client and EPC layouts for optimization; Support projects from feasibility through IFC engineering.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC