Company Description:
We are an end-to-end Renewable Energy provider, offering products to commercial and enterprise clients in EV Charging solutions, Fleet Electrification, Solar Micro-grids, Energy storage, Hydroponic farming and Rain Water/Grey Water collection systems. We have been experiencing tremendous growth in all these areas and operate under several government rebate programs that ensure a steady and reliable flow of revenues. Our company handles the entire flow of providing these products and services beginning with Sales, Provisioning, Design and Engineering, Contracting and Construction, Servicing and Maintenance. We are a licensed C-10 contractor and operate construction crews in various areas of CA and soon the rest of the U.S.
We are looking for people with strong work ethics and a commitment to excellence to join our team and contribute to the success of the company, and be part of a tight knit family at the same time.
Full Job Description
Job Overview: The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the photovoltaic (PV) array and battery energy storage system (BESS) site layouts along with solar energy modeling. They will work closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design packages and requirements and then help transition the designs to the field where they will ensure the successful construction and energization of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The analysis of solar energy projects involves working across a range of responsibilities, including:
Meteorological data evaluation
Review of RFP engineering exhibits as they relate to PV & BESS production and design
Define site constraints and buildable areas for solar PV array
Development of PV models and application of modeling techniques
Perform finance-grade solar energy resource assessment (SERA)
Independent engineering report writing, evaluation
PV module analysis and recommendation
Inverter topology and recommendation
Assist with PV tracker topology, technology analysis and recommendations
Plant design package reviews
Support estimating/preconstruction and business development
Reviews of commercial agreements including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Interconnection Agreements, Service Contracts, Facility Studies
This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Work alongside the Business Development, Estimating, and Engineering teams to create preliminary site layouts and single line drawings (DC and AC) for project proposals.
Provides engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project by performing moderate level engineering tasks, calculations, data analysis, and studies as needed to develop preliminary detailed scopes of work on large and small projects.
Assess the solar resources and expected energy output of proposed solar projects to optimize the solar field size and output.
Review, validation, and analysis of meteorological data for solar resource assessments.
Estimation of plant losses and calculation of assessment uncertainties.
Assist with design and optimization of solar PV systems to meet project requirements, minimize cost and propose value.
Convey results and findings by means of discussions, graphic-based presentations, and project documentation.
Demonstrate familiarity with various equipment (modules, racking, inverters, disconnects, combiners, etc.) used for proper design and installation of solar projects.
Understand manufacturer’s installation guidelines by creating site plans and single line drawings.
Review and approve equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers.
Conducts project detailed design and QA/QC reviews for completeness and accuracy of internal and external design documents that align with our customer requirements and CSI’s best practice standards.
Perform site visits as needed to verify that construction is in agreement with engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC.
Prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks are consistent with engineering best practices and policies.
Other Duties
Works independently with direction from Project Design Manager.
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Directors and Operations personnel to successfully deliver design projects.
Create and update database of design records for future reference.
Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.
Initiates and maintains contacts with key engineers in other companies, suppliers and industry associations to maintain their technical expertise
Job Requirements
Skills:
Basic level of understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
Experienced in the practice of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to apply engineering theories and principles to review and evaluate design drawings to determine if the design meets the contractual requirements, construction best practices and budget.
Has a firm understanding of the principles of Project Management.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, AutoCAD 2D, BlueBeam, CymCap, ETAP, PVSol, and other web-based software applications.
Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Strong reasoning ability and capacity to improve efficiencies and communication.
Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work in a fast-moving environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and adapt to changing job requirements.
Education/Experience/Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Electrical or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.
Possess a minimum of 2 to 4 years of related work experience (Can be a combination of trade & relevant work experience).
Competency with battery storage technologies, experience with PCS designs, independent engineering and the nuances of design, and analysis of operational project data and performance.
Positive attitude, showing customer focus and the initiative and ability to work independently.
Experience in utility-scale BESS & BESS/PV projects, highly preferred.
This position will require both office and field time with the ability to work remotely.
Physical Demands:
Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces.
May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch.
Ability to travel up to 30%.