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Applications Engineer, Global Sourcing

Chicago, IL💼 Full-time💰 $70,000–$70,000🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Evaluate and implement owner-furnished photovoltaic modules, inverters, and racking/tracking technologies for solar development and construction projects.

Role type

Solar Applications Project Engineer

Builds

Solar power generation assets

Domain

Renewable energy / Solar PV

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PV module technology expertise, inverter system knowledge, racking and tracking technology knowledge, project support, technology assumption analysis, contracting support, supplier coordination, site design translation, performance modeling, installation commissioning support, troubleshooting, quality control coordination

Preferred skills

Energy modeling software proficiency (PVSyst), quality audit experience, data analysis and visualization

Technologies

PVSyst

Responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert for PV modules, inverters, and racking/tracking; Facilitate implementation of owner-furnished equipment; Advise on technology assumptions for development projects; Support origination and project management teams reviewing off-take requirements; Support contracting efforts for equipment supply and EPC agreements; Coordinate with supplier technical teams; Translate supplier specifications into site designs and performance modeling; Support on-site equipment installation and commissioning; Support troubleshooting of owner-furnished equipment; Collaborate with construction teams to integrate lessons learned; Coordinate quality control testing and track supplier production

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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