Senior Solar Engineer

Sol Systems is seeking a Senior PV Engineer who will provide technical guidance during origination, interconnection, project development, pre-construction, financial closing, and construction for Distributed Generation (DG) and Utility Scale PV power plants across the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience managing the technical scope of multiple concurrent projects, through many phases of the project lifecycle. This is a multi-faceted role that involves technical diligence, optimization and strategy, development engineering, and pre-construction support.

Sol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder.

Key Responsibilities:

Support RFP responses by developing roofmount and Groundmount layouts, energy modeling, and technical diligence of the scope of work

Estimate interconnection upgrade scope and costs from origination through construction

Conduct site visits in support of project origination, development, and construction.

Manage a portfolio of DG interconnection applications from initial submission through interconnection approval and modification processes

Develop interconnection application drawings including layouts, single line and three-line diagrams

Review interconnection studies and upgrade estimates to track project scope, schedule, and budget risks

Support/Lead utility negotiations on interconnection study results and upgrades scope

Perform site visits for project development, constructability, and interconnection feasibility

Maintain working knowledge of the top relevant utility tariffs and technical standards for interconnection

Develop and continually update internal design drawings reflecting changes to layouts, system size, or general project scope

Develop and optimize PV layouts in Helioscope, AutoCAD, and other GIS tools

Perform energy modeling with PVsyst to ensure production targets are optimized and meet financial goals.

Provide support and management of technical aspects of the project development process, including permitting, interconnection, communications, environmental, topographical, geotechnical, etc.

Develop designs and oversee design development by consulting engineers to ensure the PV system meets industry standards and aligns with commercial targets.

Source and manage external consultants and partners, including developing Scope of Work documents, managing RFP process, and controlling scope and schedule to obtain similar deliverables.

Maintain working knowledge of common DG technical requirements, design guidelines, and equipment (inverters, racking/trackers) for rooftop and ground mount systems

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

B.S. in Engineering

2+ years of experience in DG PV system design and engineering required

1+ years of experience in Utility Scale PV system design and engineering preferred

5 years minimum total engineering experience in renewable energy preferred

Familiarity with PV construction practices for DG and utility scale PV systems

Able to travel approximately 15% of the time, as required by projects

Strong understanding of energy modeling with PVsyst, and capability to advise internal and external stakeholders to achieve agreeable and achievable production targets

Experienced in managing 3rd party engineering consultants to perform engineering studies and designs.

Experienced in working with 3rd party Independent Engineering firms

Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions among electric utilities, consultants, EPC’s, and internal stakeholders

Able to read and interpret building architectural, civil, structural, and electrical drawings

Experience with distribution level interconnection processes behind and front of the meter (BTM and FTM) in at least one of the following: CA, IL, MD, NJ, NY

EIT certification preferred

Working knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code (NEC), IEEE 1547

PVsyst Energy modeling proficiency required

AutoCAD software design proficiency required

Location: This position is based in our Washington, DC office. We operate a hybrid work schedule.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will still be considered.

Deadline: We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.