Solar
Location: Charlottesville, VA (Remote)
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Engineering team’s primary goal is to progress solar PV projects from discretionary permitting through construction by designing enduring, practical, safe, technically advanced, and cost-effective projects from 1MW to 20MW in size. Utilizing both internal and external design and engineering resources, the Project Engineering team creates and reviews construction drawing sets, develops bills of materials, accurately model PV system performance and provides technical support to field crews during construction. As a Senior Project Engineer at Sun Tribe, you will act as the responsible technical lead on assigned projects.
The Senior Project Engineer position reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering and coordinates with other key staff, including Development Engineering, external Engineer of Record on a given project, Project managers, Supply Chain, and Field Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Demonstrates technical ownership of responsible projects from NTP through construction
· Evaluates site constraint plans for technical and economic feasibility
· Performs due diligence for acquired projects
· Develops and progresses PV system layouts using civil, environmental, permitting, and interconnection considerations.
· Evaluates and selects equipment to optimize system economics, functionality, reliability, constructability, and safety
· Advises Performance Engineer on accurate system performance model inputs to PVsyst
· Compiles engineering submittals for proposals, permits and construction
· Manages the interconnection process for responsible projects
· Bids and manages outside engineering consultants through the project lifecycle
· Reviews and comments on internal and external engineering submittals and design packages to ensure adherence to technical specifications, production targets, constructability, and project goals
· Interfaces with both internal and external engineers to create and review project drawings including site plans, system layout, one lines, cable management, and equipment installation details
· Creates project and equipment specifications and Bills of Material
· Provides field support when necessary to solve technical problems, communicate design details, and perform quality control walk-throughs
· Reviews QA/QC documentation for completeness and accuracy
· Assists the O&M team to resolve issues
· Continually seeks new equipment, design, and installation methodologies for PV systems
· Performs cost/benefit analysis of design and construction variants to optimize economic and performance outcomes
· Other duties, as assigned
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· Degree required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical) is required
· A minimum five years’ experience in solar PV system design or related field required
· Demonstrate Company Core values
· Understanding of the NEC, IBC, IFC, and other relevant electrical & building codes as they pertain to solar PV design.
· Strong understanding of physical, electrical, and structural construction plans
· PV system performance modeling in PVsyst
· Software experience: AutoCAD, Procore (preferred but not required)
· Strong MS Excel skills
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
· Self-motivated
· Honest, reliable, self-aware, and conscientious
· Strong Planning, organization, and prioritization skills
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