​Solar Project Engineer

Fully Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering tasks for photovoltaic facility designs, including civil, electrical (low and medium voltage), battery storage, and structural engineering for assigned projects.

• Manage contracting, scheduling, design reviews, and collaboration with third-party engineers.

• Develop preliminary site layouts, including racking structures, equipment placements, and single-line diagrams.

• Generate energy production models, incorporating shading analyses.

• Ensure design plans comply with permitting authorities, utility interconnection requirements, jurisdictional regulations, and client specifications.

• Conduct initial site assessments and visit active construction sites to verify adherence to design standards.

• Manage procurement tasks, including equipment selection, vendor negotiations, and preliminary logistics.

• Collaborate closely with clients to ensure the system design and project delivery align with their expectations.

• Assist in managing project finances to ensure adherence to budget.

• Support project management and development teams as needed.

• Review prime contracts, proposals, and development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• At least three years of experience in designing Ground Mount Solar PV Systems (5MW and above).

• Proficiency in Electrical, Civil, and Structural design elements of Ground Mount Solar PV systems.

• Experience with energy production modeling using PVSyst.

• Medium Voltage design experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with CAD and PVCASE software.

• Field engineering experience preferred.

• Knowledge in equipment selection and procurement.

• Ability to manage project timelines from inception to commercial operation.

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

• Skilled in interpreting technical instructions and effective communication.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience in managing and collaborating with third-party engineers to meet deadlines.

• Strong customer-facing skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.