Paul R. Hartley, P.E.
Professional Engineer with broad experience in design and project management.
Effective and dynamic communicator.
Team-player who brings energy and quality to every project.
Professional Experience:
Owner/Principal, Equinox Engineering, Pennsburg, PA, 2/2013-present
Equinox Engineering provides professional Engineering services for Solar (Photovoltaic)
Integrators, including:
Site Survey and assessment of available Solar resource
Design of Photovoltaic Systems for residential and commercial projects
Calculations for electrical design and Code compliance
Permit and Construction-plan preparation
Technical support during permitting or installation phase
Technical training (Introductory and Advanced PV courses)
Expert Testimony
Project Engineer, GeoGenix, LLC, Old Bridge, NJ; 10/2009 to 1/2013.
Provided design of Photovoltaic Systems and oversight of all engineering functions within
company, including:
Site Survey and analysis (developed standard format, and trained staff for site-data collection)
Photovoltaic System electrical design
Specification of PV System components (Solar Modules, Inverters, Racking System, etc.)
Review of Engineering documents from outside consultants
Provision of ongoing technical support for Sales team and Installation team
Inspection of PV installations for compliance with design documents
Renewable Energy Division Manager, Blosser Electric, Inc., Telford, PA; 9/2008 to 9/2009
Created the Renewable Energy Division from conception to implementation. Provided residential
clients with design and installation services for Solar Energy (Photovoltaic) projects.
Responsibilities included:
Business Development and Marketing
Site Analysis
Proposal Preparation
System Design and Engineering
Installation Oversight and Troubleshooting
Project Closeout
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Project Manager, Mease Engineering, P.C., Quakertown, PA, 2004-2008
Managed all phases of residential and commercial Land Development.
Designed roads, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains.
Utilized AutoCAD software for design, and plan preparation.
Delivered project presentations at Client conferences and Municipal meetings
Managed staff of Technicians in the preparation of project deliverables
Developed and maintained effective Client relationships
Project Engineer, Pennoni Associates, Inc., Doylestown, PA, 1996-2004
Designed Municipal water facilities (well houses, pump stations)
Prepared Municipal, and Public Works Contracts
Developed Design Plans using AutoCAD software.
Administered Municipal construction contracts
Program Coordinator, The Adventure Network, Inc., Doylestown, PA, 1998-2001
Designed and delivered adventure-based team-building experiences to various groups (student,
corporate, athletic etc.).
Managed Program Development in support of Mission and Vision
Provided team-building training for in-house staff, and outside therapeutic program staff
Education and Training:
Messiah College, Grantham, PA, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, (Civil). Degree earned through a
cooperative program with Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Solar Energy International, Carbondale, CO:
Photovoltaic Design Online, 8-9/08 (6 weeks)
Advanced Photovoltaics; Design Criteria and NEC Compliance, 9/08, (5 days)
Battery-Based Solar Electric Design, 4-5/13 (6 weeks)
NEC-2014 Updates (3hr.)
Sunpower Corporation, Photovoltaic Training, Malta, NY, 7/2010
Fundamentals and Advanced Residential and Commercial Photovoltaic Design (4 days)
Additional Skills and Experiences:
Moderate level of fluency in Spanish (read, write and speak). 6 years of Spanish study
Travel in Great Britain, Ecuador, Mexico, Philippines
Certifications and Licenses:
Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, License No. PA 045443-E
Professional Engineer, New Jersey, License No.GE49230
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP): Certified PV Installation
Professional, 5/2011 (formerly known as Certified Solar PV Installer)
Contact: Paul R. Hartley, PE
2628 Kutztown Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073
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