Solar Project Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career in the solar industry? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solar Engineering Project Manager to join a rapidly expanding Solar Division. This leadership role, based in NJ, offers the chance to work on impactful commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) projects from concept through construction.

Why This Role Stands Out:

High-Impact Projects: Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge solar PV systems, ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Your expertise will drive project success and client satisfaction.

Leadership and Mentorship: Oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage tasks among junior staff, and mentor team members to maximize productivity and development.

Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, gathering project requirements and developing schedules that align with expectations. Your ability to communicate effectively will be crucial.

Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation and leadership in engineering and project delivery processes, contributing to the growth and success of the Solar Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, developing schedules and gathering project requirements.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the design and delivery of solar PV systems.

Assign and manage tasks among junior staff, mentoring team members.

Oversee and coordinate the work of external sub-consultants and vendors.

Monitor and track project progress, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

Facilitate clear and timely communication with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Champion continuous improvement in engineering and project delivery processes.

Technical Responsibilities:

Independently execute all phases of PV system design.

Conduct on-site investigations and feasibility assessments.

Create detailed PV system layouts and perform system performance modeling.

Produce electrical construction documents using AutoCAD.

Design electrical distribution systems, including single-line diagrams and voltage drop calculations.

Design and specify medium voltage systems (preferred, but not required).

Coordinate with utility companies and ensure interconnection compliance.

Perform in-depth code reviews and prepare project specifications.

Conduct final inspections and develop punch lists for project close-out.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in solar electrical engineering and 7+ years as a project manager.

Proven ability to produce high-quality construction documents in a design engineering role.

Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Working knowledge of PV Syst, Helioscope, and ETAP (preferred).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Keystone Talent Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Full-time