Job Description

 SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will provide engineering support to the EPC team, and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project design. This position reports to the Director of Engineering or another senior management personnel that the Vice President/President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Irvine, California and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm. This position may be expected to travel up to 10%.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead all stages of project design including conceptual and advanced system design observing regulatory codes as well as customer requirements, balance of systems, siting, permitting and technical support during construction phase;
•  Assist project implementation in collaboration with the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer during planning and construction to assure quality and execution according to schedule;
• Assist in the development and review of energy production models, project schedules, cost estimation, bill of materials, budgets, scopes of work, standards and quotes from suppliers;
• Coordinate external resources such as structural, civil and electrical engineer consultants, geotechnical and topographic surveyors, other specialized professionals as needed and suppliers;
• Create, deliver and maintain drawing packages and project documentation;
• In collaboration with other team members, contribute to the completion of proposals to design and deliver photovoltaic projects,
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvements in project designs, plans, processes and product development;
• Assist with technical training to other team members and new employees;
• Collaborate with team members when necessary to ensure effective communication and results;
• Prepare conceptual design for solar projects including selection of major components, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, etc;
• Prepare bid packages for subcontractors including scope of work, schedule, project description, and conceptual design;
• Perform energy generation modeling for solar projects using PV Syst and other tools;
• Assist in preparation of proposals;
• Assist O&M Team with Operational Power plants for technical and performance based tasks;
• Assist in field with testing, commissioning and start-up of constructed power plants;
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related engineering science
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional engineering experience in the solar industry
• Relevant work experience in the design and development of power plants (in particular solar or wind power plants)
• Willingness to travel, at least 10% of the time
• Experience with AutoCAD (or equivalent)
• Experience with photovoltaic performance modeling tools (preferably PVSyst)
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Gantt charts (MS Project or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player
• Previous experience managing projects from initial design to installation and execution, preferred
• Experience in permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction, preferred.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Company Description

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) performs solar photovoltaic (PV) EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) works as prime contractor in the North America region. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to power plant design, construction. With proven capabilities across the solar value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in solar energy. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea.